Swing Time
"A glorious songburst of gaiety and laughter!"
Originally released in 1936. Swing Time is a romance/comedy film. directed by George Stevens.
Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Victor Moore
Synopsis
Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (244 votes)
Budget
$886K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
as Lucky Garnett
Ginger Rogers
as Penny Carrol
Victor Moore
as Pop Cardetti
Helen Broderick
as Mabel Anderson
Eric Blore
as Gordon
Betty Furness
as Margaret Watson
Georges Metaxa
as Ricky Romero
Landers Stevens
as Judge Watson (uncredited)
Jack Goode
as Dancer (uncredited)
Gerald Hamer
as Eric Lacanistram (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $886,000
- Revenue
- $2,600,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing Time about?
Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing i...
Who directed Swing Time?
Swing Time was directed by George Stevens.
How long is Swing Time?
Swing Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Swing Time released?
Swing Time was released on August 28, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing Time?
The main cast of Swing Time includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore.
Is Swing Time worth watching?
Swing Time has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 244 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.