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Dames is a 1934 Warner Bros. musical comedy film directed by Ray Enright and Busby Berkeley. The film stars Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler, and is noted for its elaborate musical sequences choreographed by Berkeley, including the song "I Only Have Eyes for You." It follows a songwriter and performer attempting to stage a musical despite objections from a moralistic financier.

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Who choreographed the musical numbers in the 1934 film Dames?

The elaborate musical sequences in "Dames" were choreographed by the legendary Busby Berkeley. He also co-directed the film alongside Ray Enright for Warner Bros.

What is the most famous song from the movie Dames?

The film is most famous for introducing the classic song "I Only Have Eyes for You." It is performed by Dick Powell during a surreal Berkeley sequence involving giant cutouts of Ruby Keeler's face.

Who stars in the Warner Bros. musical Dames?

The 1934 film stars frequent on-screen partners Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler. It follows the story of a songwriter trying to put on a Broadway show despite his eccentric relatives.

Was Dames filmed in color or black and white?

While the majority of the film is in standard black and white, the grand finale musical numbers were filmed in early Technicolor. This allowed Busby Berkeley's striking visual designs to pop off the screen.

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