Streamlined Swing(1938)
A Miniature Musical
Streamlined Swing Synopsis
A group of African-American waiters on a railway believe they have made a deal to secure a railroad dining car that they set up on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles as a diner. To bring in customers, they sing, their voices providing most of the musical accompaniment as well. At the diner, in front of a crowd of swells, the police deliver the bad news.
Streamlined Swing (1938) is a music film directed by Buster Keaton, released on September 10, 1938 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Richard Cramer, Lester Dorr and Walter Soderling. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Buster Keaton
- Writers:
- John W. Krafft, Marion Mack
- Producers:
- Louis Lewyn
- Production:
- Louis Lewyn Productions
- Status:
- Released
Streamlined Swing (1938) Trailer
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Streamlined Swing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Cramer
as Railroad Detective (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
as Railroad Detective (uncredited)
Walter Soderling
as Man Tipping the Band (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Buster Keaton, written by John W. Krafft and Marion Mack, produced by Louis Lewyn.
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Streamlined Swing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 10 ratings.
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Streamlined Swing – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Streamlined Swing?
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The main cast of Streamlined Swing (1938) includes Richard Cramer, Lester Dorr and Walter Soderling. The film was directed by Buster Keaton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Streamlined Swing released?
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Streamlined Swing was released on September 10, 1938 and runs for 9m.
Is Streamlined Swing worth watching?
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Streamlined Swing (1938) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Streamlined Swing?
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