Mystery in Swing
"Who killed Prince Ellis!"
Originally released in 1940. Mystery in Swing is a music/action film. directed by Arthur Dreifuss. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Monte Hawley, Tommie Moore, and Edward Thompson
Synopsis
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Aetna Film Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mystery in Swing about?
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the li...
Who directed Mystery in Swing?
Mystery in Swing was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
How long is Mystery in Swing?
Mystery in Swing has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Mystery in Swing released?
Mystery in Swing was released on May 9, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mystery in Swing?
The main cast of Mystery in Swing includes Monte Hawley, Tommie Moore, Edward Thompson, Marguerite Whitten, Sybil Lewis.