Overview

Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lead in the school's production of "Swan Lake." So on opening night, Meg arranges an accident which nearly kills Darina and ends her dancing career. As a result, Bouchet becomes a star, while Meg is torn with guilt. This is a remake of the 1937 French film "Ballerina", based on a short story by Paul Morand.

Cast

Margaret O'Brien, Cyd Charisse, Karin Booth, Danny Thomas, Esther Dale, Thurston Hall, Harry Hayden, Elinor Donahue

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What is "The Unfinished Dance" about?

Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lead in the school's production of "Swan Lake." So on opening night, Meg arranges an accident which nearly kills Darina and ends her dancing career. As a result, Bouchet becomes a star, while Meg is torn with guilt. This is a remake of the 1937 French film "Ballerina", based on a short story by Paul Morand.

When was "The Unfinished Dance" released?

The Unfinished Dance was released in 1947.

Who stars in "The Unfinished Dance"?

The cast includes Margaret O'Brien, Cyd Charisse, Karin Booth, Danny Thomas.