Swing!(1938)
Swing! Synopsis
Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.
Swing! (1938) is a drama film directed by Oscar Micheaux, released on April 29, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Cora Green, Larry Seymour, Hazel Diaz and Alec Lovejoy. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Writers:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Producers:
- Oscar Micheaux
- Cinematographer:
- Lester Lang
- Production:
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Swing! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cora Green
as Amanda 'Mandy' Jenkins
Larry Seymour
as Cornell Jenkins
Hazel Diaz
as Eloise Jackson / Cora Smith
Alec Lovejoy
as Lem Jackson / Big Jones
Trixie Smith
as Lucy
Carman Newsome
as Ted Gregory
- Nat Reed
Nat Reed
as Ted, Gregory's Assistant
- Sammy Gardiner
Sammy Gardiner
as Sammy, Gregory's Assistant
Dorothy Van Engle
as Lena Powell
Doli Armenra
as Miss Watkins, a Trumpet Player
Columbus Jackson
as A Hustler
- George R. Taylor
George R. Taylor
as Mr. Becker, Theatrical Backer
Key crew
Directed by Oscar Micheaux, written by Oscar Micheaux, produced by Oscar Micheaux.
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Swing! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Swing! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swing! online?
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Who stars in Swing!?
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The main cast of Swing! (1938) includes Cora Green, Larry Seymour, Hazel Diaz, Alec Lovejoy and Trixie Smith. The film was directed by Oscar Micheaux. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swing! released?
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Swing! was released on April 29, 1938 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Swing! worth watching?
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Swing! (1938) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.