- Director
- Writers
- Allan Scott(screen play)
- Ernest Pagano(screen play)
- P.J. Wolfson(adaptation)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Allan Scott(screen play)
- Ernest Pagano(screen play)
- P.J. Wolfson(adaptation)
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 nominations total
Videos2
- Newsboyas Newsboy
- (uncredited)
- Ship's Officeras Ship's Officer
- (uncredited)
- First Stewardas First Steward
- (uncredited)
- Usher-Messengeras Usher-Messenger
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Allan Scott(screen play)
- Ernest Pagano(screen play)
- P.J. Wolfson(adaptation)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe scene where Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance on roller skates took about 150 takes, according to one of the VHS versions of the film.
- GoofsAt the launch of the air mail plane from the ship, we hear the plane engine idling. The engine would be at full power.
- Quotes
Jeffrey Baird: [picks up phone] Hello?
Cecil Flintridge: Oh, hello, Jeffrey. Yes, are you there?
Jeffrey Baird: Of course I'm here.
Cecil Flintridge: Now don't shout at me - I'm in jail.
Jeffrey Baird: Well, that's all right; we don't need you.
Cecil Flintridge: I'm in jail for battery, and I want you to get me out. I'm at the Susquehannah Street Jail . . . Susquehannah! Susquehannah - S-U-S-Q-U-Q! Q! You know, the thing you play billiards with . . . Billiards! B-I-L-L-
Policeman at Jail: What is this, a spelling bee?
Cecil Flintridge: Ahem. No, "L" for larynx. L-A-R-Y . . . N-No, not "M", N! . . . "N" as in neighbor! Neighbor, N-E-I-G-H-B--B! B! Bzzz. Bzzz. You know, the stinging insect! Insect! I-N-S-S! S, for symbol. S-Y . . . Y! Y!
Jeffrey Baird: Well, why? Don't ask me "why."
Cecil Flintridge: Look, Jeffrey. I'm in jail. W-wait a minute. What jail did you say this was?
Policeman at Jail: Susquehannah Street Jail.
Cecil Flintridge: Thank you, indeed. Thank you very much. I'm in the Substi--The Subset-Jeffrey, listen closely . . . Do you know where the Oak Street Jail is? You do? Fine. I'll have them transfer me there in the morning!
- Crazy creditsWhen George Gershwin's name appears in the credits, a bit of "Rhapsody in Blue" plays on the soundtrack.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963)
- SoundtracksSlap That Bass
(1937) (uncredited)
Words by Ira Gershwin
Music by George Gershwin
Sung and danced by Fred Astaire and Ensemble in engine room
Sung also by Dudley Dickerson
This is the 7th pairing of Astaire and Rogers. You can also see Astaire and Rogers in these films: Shall We Dance (1937) Swing Time (1936) Follow the Fleet (1936) Top Hat (1935) Roberta (1935) The Gay Divorcée (1934) Flying Down to Rio (1933)
- StanleyStrangelove
- Aug 8, 2005
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Stepping Toes
- Filming locations
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $991,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $6,662
- Runtime1 hour 49 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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