How long is Invitation to the Dance?

Invitation to the Dance is 1 hr 32 min long.

Who is Host/Pierrot/The Marine/Sinbad in Invitation to the Dance?

Gene Kelly plays Host/Pierrot/The Marine/Sinbad in the film.

Invitation to the Dance

Gene Kelly stars in three vignettes told exclusively through mime and dance. In "Circus," a love triangle unfolds beneath the big top as a besotted clown (Kelly) pursues a trapeze artist who loves an acrobat. Next, "Ring Around the Rosy" follows the travels of a gold bracelet as it passes hands from lovers to love interests until it comes full circle. Finally, "Sinbad the Sailor" finds Sinbad (Kelly) in a world of cartoons, where he does battle and dances with many colorful characters.

GENRE: Music/Performing Arts
RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, May 15, 1956

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How long is Invitation to the Dance?: Invitation to the Dance is 1 hr 32 min long.

Who directed Invitation to the Dance?: Gene Kelly

Who is Host/Pierrot/The Marine/Sinbad in Invitation to the Dance?: Gene Kelly plays Host/Pierrot/The Marine/Sinbad in the film.

What is Invitation to the Dance about?: Gene Kelly stars in three vignettes told exclusively through mime and dance. In "Circus," a love triangle unfolds beneath the big top as a besotted clown (Kelly) pursues a trapeze artist who loves an acrobat. Next, "Ring Around the Rosy" follows the travels of a gold bracelet as it passes hands from lovers to love interests until it comes full circle. Finally, "Sinbad the Sailor" finds Sinbad (Kelly) in a world of cartoons, where he does battle and dances with many colorful characters.