Sweet and Low-Down(1944)
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Sweet and Low-Down Synopsis
After their annual free concert at Chicago's Dearborn Settlement, Benny Goodman and his band are packing up to go to their next engagement when a kid steals Goodman's clarinet. Goodman and Popsie pursue him to a tenement flat where he has led them to hear his brother play the trombone. Shenanigans ensue following Goodman's offering the brother a job with the band.
Sweet and Low-Down (1944) is a music and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, released on September 21, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Benny Goodman, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie and Lynn Bari. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Richard English
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Sweet and Low-Down Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benny Goodman
as Benny Goodman
Linda Darnell
as Trudy Wilson
Jack Oakie
as Popsy
Lynn Bari
as Pat Stirling
James Cardwell
as Johnny Birch
Allyn Joslyn
as Lester Barnes
- John Campbell
John Campbell
as Dixie Zang
- Roy Benson
Roy Benson
as Skeets McCormick
Dickie Moore
as Military Cadet General 'Mogie' Cramichael
Terry Moore
as Snub-Nosed Girl on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Richard English.
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Sweet and Low-Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Sweet and Low-Down – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sweet and Low-Down?
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The main cast of Sweet and Low-Down (1944) includes Benny Goodman, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Lynn Bari and James Cardwell. The film was directed by Archie Mayo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweet and Low-Down released?
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Sweet and Low-Down was released on September 21, 1944 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Sweet and Low-Down worth watching?
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Sweet and Low-Down (1944) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.