Swing Out the Blues
"FOR THE SWINGTIME OF YOUR LIFETIME! with the screen's newest sweethearts of song and romance!"
Originally released in 1943. Swing Out the Blues is a music/comedy film. directed by Malcolm St. Clair. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, and Janis Carter
Synopsis
The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic path of singer Rich Cleveland (Haymes) and his socialite wife Penelope (Lynn Merrick). The fly in the ointment is Dena Marshall (Janis Carter), who has set her sights on the handsome Rich.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Haymes
as Rich Cleveland
Lynn Merrick
as Penelope Carstairs
Janis Carter
as Dena Marshall
Tim Ryan
as Judge Dudley Gordon
Joyce Compton
as Kitty Grogan
Arthur Q. Bryan
as Larry Stringfellow
Kathleen Howard
as Aunt Amanda
John Eldredge
as Gregg Talbot
Dick Elliott
as Malcolm P. Carstairs
Lotte Stein
as The Duchess
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing Out the Blues about?
The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic pat...
Who directed Swing Out the Blues?
Swing Out the Blues was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
How long is Swing Out the Blues?
Swing Out the Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Swing Out the Blues released?
Swing Out the Blues was released on December 23, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing Out the Blues?
The main cast of Swing Out the Blues includes Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Janis Carter, Tim Ryan, Joyce Compton.