Swing It(1936)
Swing It Synopsis
Louis Prima, between song numbers, tells how he happened to get a job in a Hollywood cafe playing music while a couple, unrelated to anything else, play a slot machine in the background. This short was reissued in 1944 and again in 1952. Lucille Ball has a bit part. Song numbers include; "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", "Up a Lazy River", "Dinah","Basin Street Blues" and "Johnny Get Your Gun."
Swing It (1936) is a music film directed by Leslie Goodwins, released on June 30, 1936 with a runtime of 16m. It stars Louis Prima, Lucille Ball and Pee Wee Russell. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Goodwins
- Writers:
- Charles E. Roberts
- Producers:
- Lou Brock
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Swing It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Prima
as Louis Prima - Band Leader
Lucille Ball
as Mary (uncredited)
- Pee Wee Russell
Pee Wee Russell
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Goodwins, written by Charles E. Roberts, produced by Lou Brock.
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Swing It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Swing It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swing It online?
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Who stars in Swing It?
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The main cast of Swing It (1936) includes Louis Prima, Lucille Ball and Pee Wee Russell. The film was directed by Leslie Goodwins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swing It released?
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Swing It was released on June 30, 1936 and runs for 16m.
Is Swing It worth watching?
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Swing It (1936) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.