Swinging the Lambeth Walk
Originally released in 1940. Swinging the Lambeth Walk is a music/animation film. directed by Len Lye. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Len Lye’s camera-less film animates “swing” versions of the popular Lambeth Walk—featuring Django Reinhardt on guitar and Stéphane Grappelli on violin—through scratched and painted imagery directly on celluloid. Sponsored by the Tourist and Industrial Development Association after Lye and his family fell into hardship, the film blends vibrant visual rhythms with music, free of advertising slogans, and stands out as one of Lye’s most playful experiments in direct cinema.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swinging the Lambeth Walk about?
Len Lye’s camera-less film animates “swing” versions of the popular Lambeth Walk—featuring Django Reinhardt on guitar and Stéphane Grappelli on violin—through scratched and painted image...
Who directed Swinging the Lambeth Walk?
Swinging the Lambeth Walk was directed by Len Lye.
How long is Swinging the Lambeth Walk?
Swinging the Lambeth Walk has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Swinging the Lambeth Walk released?
Swinging the Lambeth Walk was released on February 1, 1940 in theaters.