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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1

Ban on Broadway

Al Howard is a Broadway star with a reputation for walking out on hit shows. His sister Molly promises he will not do it again, but the fallout leaves him banned from Broadway. The consequence sets the stage for the struggles to come.

early of the film Broadway, New York
2

Molly Tracks Him Down

Molly tracks Al down in Mexico where he is on a drinking binge. She bluntly tells him that she is done taking care of him. The harsh reunion pushes them toward a new plan.

early in the film Mexico
3

A Dancer Joins the Plan

In Mexico, Molly encounters Dorothy Wayne, a dancer, and pleads with her to team with Al. She believes a partnership could land Al a job and turn his luck around. Dorothy agrees after some persuasion.

early to mid film Mexico
4

The Team Forms and Shines

Al finally agrees to team with Dorothy and their act becomes a big hit in Chicago. The success lifts their profiles and validates the new partnership. The city becomes the backdrop for their rising star status.

mid film Chicago
5

Dorothy Falls for Al

Dorothy falls in love with Al, but she believes he does not share her feelings. Disheartened, she decides to quit the act, threatening the momentum they have built. Their romance takes a backseat to the showbiz drive.

mid film Chicago
6

Broadway Plans Stir the Pot

Al shares his plan to open his own nightclub on Broadway with Molly, hoping for a fresh start. Molly is convinced Dorothy should stay and continue the act, believing the trio can still make it big.

mid film Broadway, New York
7

Duke Hutchinson and Luana Enter

Molly introduces Al to Duke Hutchinson, a gangster backing the club, and Luana Wells, a torch singer eager for a comeback. The alliance promises financing but also danger. The dynamic shifts toward a high stakes venture.

pre opening New York
8

Flirtations and Warnings

Al flirts with Luana, and Dorothy warns him about her intentions. Despite the warning, Al continues his flirtation as plans for the club move forward. Tensions simmer as personal and business loyalties collide.

pre opening New York
9

Bond Money and a Diversion

Duke provides an additional 30,000 dollars to open the club, but Al uses the money to post bond for Molly who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The misdirection complicates the financial and legal outlook for the venture. The plan to open remains on hold as the crisis unfolds.

before opening night New York
10

Gunmen Threaten the Opening

Al rejects Luana's proposal, and she informs Duke that the club will not open on schedule. In response, Duke sends gunmen to kill Al, escalating the danger surrounding the opening night. The atmosphere grows tense as threats become reality.

before opening night New York
11

Molly Cleared and the Show Opens

Molly is cleared of murder and the necessary money is returned. The show opens on time and earns great applause, marking a temporary victory in the perilous setup. The path forward seems possible, despite the shadow of danger.

opening night New York
12

Luana's Message and the Turn of Fate

Duke tries to call off the gunmen, but Luana refuses to pass along the message. The club remains under threat as the plans press on. The unresolved tension foreshadows the personal and perilous stakes that follow.

opening night aftermath New York
13

Love Realized and Dinner Offered

Al finally realizes he is in love with Dorothy and asks her to dinner. The moment marks a shift from professional to personal commitments amid the ongoing show business whirlwind. Hope and romance start to intertwine with ambition.

after opening night New York
14

Dorothy Sacrifices and the Attack

As they step out, Dorothy spots the gunmen and throws herself in front of Al to shield him. She is wounded, and Al cradles her as she fights to survive. The act of heroism shifts the emotional center of the story toward rescue and recovery.

immediate aftermath of the attack Outside the club
15

Love Confirmed and Club Triumphs

The doctor proclaims that Dorothy will be fine, and despite the danger, Al declares his love and the club is hailed as a huge success. The romance between Al and Dorothy is solidified as the curtain falls on a triumphant night. The combination of personal sacrifice and professional triumph caps the film on a hopeful note.

aftermath Club and hospital vicinity

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:15

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