Spreadin' the Jam(1945)
Spreadin' the Jam Synopsis
A young woman who is unable to pay her rent gets some unexpected help when the other tenants throw a last-minute rent party in her apartment. In the process, they all charm the landlady out of a year's rent. The entire story is told in song (swing music) and dance (Jitterbug, Lindy Hop etc.).
Spreadin' the Jam (1945) is a music and comedy film directed by Charles Walters, released on October 27, 1945 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Jan Clayton, Ben Lessy, Helen Boyce and Les Brown. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Walters
- Writers:
- Sid Kuller, Sid Kuller
- Producers:
- Sam Baerwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Jackson Rose
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Spreadin' the Jam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Clayton
as Sally
Ben Lessy
as Rent Party Organizer
- Helen Boyce
Helen Boyce
as Landlady (as Helen Boise)
Les Brown
as Bandleader (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charles Walters, written by Sid Kuller and Sid Kuller, produced by Sam Baerwitz.
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Spreadin' the Jam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Spreadin' the Jam – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Spreadin' the Jam?
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The main cast of Spreadin' the Jam (1945) includes Jan Clayton, Ben Lessy, Helen Boyce and Les Brown. The film was directed by Charles Walters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spreadin' the Jam released?
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Spreadin' the Jam was released on October 27, 1945 and runs for 10m.
Is Spreadin' the Jam worth watching?
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Spreadin' the Jam (1945) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 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.