Swing, Sister, Swing
Originally released in 1938. Swing, Sister, Swing is a music film. directed by Joseph Santley. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ken Murray, Johnny Downs, and Kathryn Kane
Synopsis
In this musical comedy, two star-struck small town kids head for the Big Apple and become famous for their jitterbug act. Their fame doesn't last long, but they had fun anyway. Songs include: "Baltimore Bubble," "Gingham Gown," "Just a Bore," "Wasn't It You," "Kaneski Waltz" (Frank Skinner, Charles Henderson).
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ken Murray
as Nap Sisler
Johnny Downs
as Johnny Bennett
Kathryn Kane
as Snookie Saunders
Eddie Quillan
as Chick 'Satchel Lips' Peters
Ernest Truex
as Prof. L. Orlando Beebee
Edna Sedgewick
as Nona Tremayne
Nana Bryant
as Hyacinth Hepburn
Esther Howard
as Miss Fredericks
Clara Blandick
as Ma Sisler
Emmett Vogan
as Les Murphy - Theatrical Agent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing, Sister, Swing about?
In this musical comedy, two star-struck small town kids head for the Big Apple and become famous for their jitterbug act. Their fame doesn't last long, but they had fun anyway. Songs include: "Balt...
Who directed Swing, Sister, Swing?
Swing, Sister, Swing was directed by Joseph Santley.
How long is Swing, Sister, Swing?
Swing, Sister, Swing has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Swing, Sister, Swing released?
Swing, Sister, Swing was released on December 16, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing, Sister, Swing?
The main cast of Swing, Sister, Swing includes Ken Murray, Johnny Downs, Kathryn Kane, Eddie Quillan, Ernest Truex.