This article is about the 1920 film. For the 1925 musical revue, see On With the Dance (musical). For the 1975 Upstairs, Downstairs episode, see On With the Dance.
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| Directed by | George Fitzmaurice |
| Screenplay by | Ouida Bergère |
| Based on | On with the Dance by Michael Morton |
| Narrated by | Adolph Zukor (presenter) |
| Starring | Mae Murray David Powell Alma Tell Holmes Herbert |
| Cinematography | Arthur C. Miller Georges Benoit |
| Studio | Famous Players-Lasky |
| Distributed by | Paramount-Artcraft Pictures |
| Release date(s) | February 15, 1920 |
| Running time | 70 minutes (at 7 reels/6,483 ft) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
On with the Dance is a silent 1920 costume drama directed by George Fitzmaurice and starring Mae Murray and David Powell.
The film is a screen adaptation of the 1917 Michael Morton play by the same name.[1] [2] Filming began in August 1919 when Mae Murray rejoined Famous Players-Lasky Corporation after having completed a term with Universal Pictures. [3]
The film is considered lost.[4]
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The Evening Post wrote that Mae Murray's work with David Powell was a "revelation", and that her dance work in the film was one of its "outstanding features".[5] Toronto Star noted the film as a success and wrote than fans of Mae Murray and David Powell will hail the two stars returning to headline George Fitzmaurice next film The Right to Love.[6] The Milwaukee Journal wrote that the film played Mae Murray's "dainty little figure and delightful dancing" to advantage.[7]
