lines

[NewHope]

What does "lines" mean here?
Context:
Though they seldom had any lines, Fred and Adele danced their way through a number of musical revues until in 1922 they were cast in "For Goodness' Sake" with songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Although they had sixth billing, they stole the show.

[Francois]

They didn't have to talk much, I believe; they had not much text.

FRC

[NewHope]

Thanks for replying.

Text = topic?

they seldom had any lines = they were taciturn?

[Francois]

No, the text is what actors must learn to play in dramas, movies etc. so that they know what to say and when to say it.

FRC

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by NewHope

Thanks for replying.

Text = topic?

they seldom had any lines = they were taciturn?

I agree with FRC.

lines refers to dialogue (i.e., the lines/sentences of dialogue in the script).

All the best, :D