---
title: "Dance with Me, Henry"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dance-with-me-henry-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33480
imdb_id: "tt0049120"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dance with Me, Henry (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dance-with-me-henry-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Dance with Me, Henry.
Year: 1956.
Genre: Comedy (American comedy film).
Director: Charles Barton.
Cast: Abbott and Costello, Gigi Perreau, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello.
Run time: 1h 19m (TMDB) or 1h 20m (Rotten Tomatoes). Self-correction: Use what is provided, but if they conflict, I should be careful. I'll stick to the general info or pick one if necessary, but usually, I should just state the facts. TMDB says 1h 19m, RT says 1h 20m. I will omit specific runtime to avoid conflict if I can't reconcile, or just pick one if it fits the flow.
Release Date: 12/22/1956 (US).
Plot: Bud and Lou own the amusement

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel, Artiflix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Barton
- **Networks / Studios**: Robert Goldstein Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bud Abbott** as *Bud Flick*
- **Lou Costello** as *Lou Henry*
- **Gigi Perreau** as *Shelley*
- **Rusty Hamer** as *Duffer*
- **Mary Wickes** as *Miss Mayberry*
- **Ted de Corsia** as *Big Frank*
- **Ron Hargrave** as *Ernie*
- **Frank Wilcox** as *Father Mullahy*
- **Sherry Alberoni** as *Bootsie*
- **Richard Reeves** as *Mushie Nolan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dance with Me, Henry online?
Dance with Me, Henry is currently available to watch or stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel, Artiflix, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dance with Me, Henry worth watching?
Dance with Me, Henry holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dance with Me, Henry and when was it released?
Dance with Me, Henry is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1956. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dance with Me, Henry?
Dance with Me, Henry was directed by Charles Barton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dance with Me, Henry — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33480)
- [Dance with Me, Henry (1956) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049120/fullcredits/)
- [Dance with Me, Henry - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_with_Me,_Henry)
- [Dance with Me, Henry (1956) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33480-dance-with-me-henry/cast)
- [Dance With Me Henry](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Dance with Me, Henry - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_with_Me,_Henry)

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