Swing High, Swing Low(1937)
Fred blows a hot trumpet but he's cold in love!
Swing High, Swing Low Synopsis
In Panama, Maggie King meets soldier Skid Johnson on his last day in the army and reluctantly agrees to a date to celebrate. The two become involved in a nightclub brawl which causes Maggie to miss her ship back to the States. Now stranded, she's forced to move in with Skid and his pal Harry. She soon falls in love with Skid. Skid gets a job playing the trumpet at a local club and becomes a big success. Fame and fortune go to his head which eventually destroys his relationship with Maggie and his career.
Swing High, Swing Low (1937) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on March 12, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth and Jean Dixon. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writers:
- Virginia Van Upp, Oscar Hammerstein II, Arthur Hopkins
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Swing High, Swing Low Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carole Lombard
as Maggie King
Fred MacMurray
as Skid Johnson
Charles Butterworth
as Harry
Jean Dixon
as Ella
Dorothy Lamour
as Anita Alvarez
Harvey Stephens
as Harvey Howell
Cecil Cunningham
as Murphy
Charles Arnt
as Georgie
Franklin Pangborn
as Henri
Anthony Quinn
as The Don
Charles Judels
as Tony
Lee Bowman
as El Greco Patron (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, written by Virginia Van Upp, Oscar Hammerstein II and Arthur Hopkins.
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Swing High, Swing Low Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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Swing High, Swing Low – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swing High, Swing Low online?
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Swing High, Swing Low (1937) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Swing High, Swing Low?
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The main cast of Swing High, Swing Low (1937) includes Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth, Jean Dixon and Dorothy Lamour. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swing High, Swing Low released?
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Swing High, Swing Low was released on March 12, 1937 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Swing High, Swing Low worth watching?
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Swing High, Swing Low (1937) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.