Dancing Feet

It is difficult to enjoy some movies if one doesn't go into the viewing with an acceptance if not love of fantasy and whimsy. Looking for practicality in depression-era musicals could lead to disappointment and frustration rather than the fun and joy that was intended. So with that said, "Dancing Feet" is a spiffy, although of limited budget, depression-era feel-good comedy-drama with a strong musical backdrop that will transmit its good intentions and happy feeling to all accepting viewers. The story may have an implausible premise but that works for the charm of the film, really. Everyone ends up happy despite the difficult trail that some of the characters had to follow to see the light. It is all "feel-good" for sure, and that's just fine with me! Truly a happy ending, and imaginative, too, even if it all falls into place almost too easily for practicality. Hey, but that was Hollywood, especially depression-era Hollywood. The dance floors and ballrooms get a good workout in this one and it is all in the name of good times and fun. And calling on some good acting hands to do the dancing, including Joan Marsh, Edward Nugent, and Isabel Jewell, works well and credibly. The entire cast joins in and adds appropriately unpolished but yet highly competent dancing to the program. Ed Nugent tries a little singing, too, and he sounds appropriately fine. Most of the time the players are sporting sharp attire, men in suits and women in hats, and everyone looks great! There are a lot of smiling and happy faces on display, and even those that look a little disgruntled early on come around. And the film-- in glorious black and white-- looks...well, glorious! So sit back and prepare to enjoy a fun little trip to the 1930s by way of this fun little movie!