Swing Out the Blues(1943)
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Swing Out the Blues Synopsis
The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic path of singer Rich Cleveland (Haymes) and his socialite wife Penelope (Lynn Merrick). The fly in the ointment is Dena Marshall (Janis Carter), who has set her sights on the handsome Rich.
Swing Out the Blues (1943) is a music and comedy film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, released on December 23, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Janis Carter and Tim Ryan. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Writers:
- Dorcas Cochran, Doris Malloy
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Martinelli
- Composer:
- John Leipold
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Swing Out the Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Haymes
as Rich Cleveland
Lynn Merrick
as Penelope Carstairs
Janis Carter
as Dena Marshall
Tim Ryan
as Judge Dudley Gordon
Joyce Compton
as Kitty Grogan
Arthur Q. Bryan
as Larry Stringfellow
Kathleen Howard
as Aunt Amanda
John Eldredge
as Gregg Talbot
Dick Elliott
as Malcolm P. Carstairs
Lotte Stein
as The Duchess
Tor Johnson
as Weightlifter
- Vi Athens
Vi Athens
as Nurse (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm St. Clair, written by Dorcas Cochran and Doris Malloy.
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Swing Out the Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Swing Out the Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swing Out the Blues online?
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Who stars in Swing Out the Blues?
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The main cast of Swing Out the Blues (1943) includes Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Janis Carter, Tim Ryan and Joyce Compton. The film was directed by Malcolm St. Clair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swing Out the Blues released?
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Swing Out the Blues was released on December 23, 1943 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Swing Out the Blues worth watching?
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Swing Out the Blues (1943) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.