Go Into Your Dance

Go Into Your Dance

Year: 1935

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Archie Mayo

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THE Star Team THE WORLD HAS WAITED TO SEE! AL AND RUBY IN A SONG SPECTACLE OF DRAMA & DAMSELS An irresponsible Broadway star gets mixed up with gambling and gangsters.

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Mexico, Chicago, Broadway, Shim Sham Cafe, La Cucaracha Cantina, Casino de Paree

The story moves from Mexico, where Al is on a binge, to Chicago where his act becomes a hit. Broadway is the dream where he plans to open his own nightclub. The film also features venues like Shim Sham Cafe, La Cucaracha Cantina, and Casino de Paree as settings for performances and danger.

🇲🇽 Mexico 🌆 Chicago 🗽 Broadway 🎬 Shim Sham Cafe 🏛 La Cucaracha Cantina 🎰 Casino de Paree

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:02

Main Characters – Go Into Your Dance (1935)

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Al Howard (Al Jolson)

A charismatic Broadway star known for impulsive decisions and a talent for drawing audiences. He struggles with commitment but pursues his dream of opening a nightclub on Broadway, while romance with Dorothy complicates his plans.

🎭 Performer 🔥 Impulsive 💼 Ambitious

Dorothy Wayne (Ruby Keeler)

A talented dancer who partners with Al to ride his comeback. She grows to fall in love with Al, remains loyal, and ultimately sacrifices for their future when danger threatens.

🎶 Dancer 💖 Loyal 💪 Determined

Molly Howard (Glenda Farrell)

Al's sister who tracks him down in Mexico and pushes him toward a workable partnership. She acts as a pragmatic stabilizer, helping to land the couple in Chicago and navigate the shows' legal and financial hurdles.

🕵️‍♀️ Planner 💪 Realist 💖 Caring

Duke Hutchinson (Barton MacLane)

A gangster backer who funds the club and uses the threat of violence to control the schedule and people around him. He embodies the criminal pressures that loom over the show.

🕴️ Gangster 💰 Power ⚖️ Ruthless

Luana Wells (Helen Morgan)

A torch singer with a comeback dream who becomes a dangerous flirtation for Al, complicating the relationship between him and Dorothy. Her involvement intensifies the underworld pressure on the production.

🎤 Torch singer 💃 Seductive ⚡ Ambitious

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:02

Major Themes – Go Into Your Dance (1935)

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🎭 Showbiz & Romance

Ambition and romance drive the plot as Al and Dorothy rise in the Chicago stage scene. Dorothy falls in love with Al while he flirts with Luana. Their partnership is tested by career ambitions and complicated love. The movie frames show business as both a path to success and a source of personal conflict.

💥 Danger & Loyalty

Gangsters and backroom deals threaten the troupe. Duke Hutchinson's involvement and Luana Wells add danger that tests friendships and trust. Al's dream collides with the criminal underworld, forcing hard choices. The tension highlights loyalty over self interest.

❤️ Sacrifice & Protection

Dorothy makes a selfless move to shield Al during the critical moments before opening night. Her act changes the course of the story and the fate of the show. The relationship boundaries shift as love and duty intersect. The final moments reaffirm that courage and sacrifice can secure success and survival.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:02

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