Sweet and Low-Down
"Hot on every note!"
Originally released in 1944. Sweet and Low-Down is a music/romance film. directed by Archie Mayo. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Benny Goodman, Linda Darnell, and Jack Oakie
Synopsis
After their annual free concert at Chicago's Dearborn Settlement, Benny Goodman and his band are packing up to go to their next engagement when a kid steals Goodman's clarinet. Goodman and Popsie pursue him to a tenement flat where he has led them to hear his brother play the trombone. Shenanigans ensue following Goodman's offering the brother a job with the band.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Benny Goodman
as Benny Goodman
Linda Darnell
as Trudy Wilson
Jack Oakie
as Popsy
Lynn Bari
as Pat Stirling
James Cardwell
as Johnny Birch
Allyn Joslyn
as Lester Barnes
John Campbell
as Dixie Zang
Roy Benson
as Skeets McCormick
Dickie Moore
as Military Cadet General 'Mogie' Cramichael
Terry Moore
as Snub-Nosed Girl on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet and Low-Down about?
After their annual free concert at Chicago's Dearborn Settlement, Benny Goodman and his band are packing up to go to their next engagement when a kid steals Goodman's clarinet. Goodman and Popsie p...
Who directed Sweet and Low-Down?
Sweet and Low-Down was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is Sweet and Low-Down?
Sweet and Low-Down has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Sweet and Low-Down released?
Sweet and Low-Down was released on September 21, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet and Low-Down?
The main cast of Sweet and Low-Down includes Benny Goodman, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Lynn Bari, James Cardwell.