Bolero

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Bolero

"He rose to fame on a ladder of dancing ladies!"

1934

1h 25m

6.4(11 votes)

Drama

Overview

The complicated relationship between an ambitious, ruthless nightclub dancer and the woman he loves.

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10 members

Acting

George Raft

Raoul De Baere

Acting

Carole Lombard

Helen Hathaway

Acting

Sally Rand

Annette

Acting

Frances Drake

Leona

Acting

William Frawley

Mike DeBaere

Acting

Gertrude Michael

Lady D'Argon

Acting

Ray Milland

Robert Coray

Acting

Gloria Shea

Lucy

Acting

Elinor Fair

(uncredited)

Acting

Ann Sheridan

(uncredited)

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