Review of Shall We Dance (1937) by Joanna H — 17 Mar 2006

So great, Ginger Rogers is beautiful, and this movie is so unique and weird and beautiful and funny. It's the oddest old film I've seen, with really good classic songs.

This review of Shall We Dance (1937) was written by Joanna H on 17 Mar 2006.

Shall We Dance has generally received positive reviews.

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