So You Want to Learn to Dance


So You Want to Learn to Dance is a 1953 American black and white short comedy film co-produced, written and directed by Richard Bare. It stars George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes.

Synopsis

Joe McDoakes is invited by his boss to a swanky dance. Joe admits he can't dance and the boss gives him a lesson in the office. At the dance, Joe is a social failure and makes many mistakes while dancing with his boss' wife. Joe goes to a dancing school and becomes a big success.

Cast

In popular culture

A segment of the short, in particular including O'Hanlon and Ridgway, is featured in the 1990 Tiny Toon Adventures episode "Animaniacs!".