Swellhead
"KING OF THE DIAMOND - HE WAS THE WRONG GUY TO THE RIGHT GIRL!"
Originally released in 1935. Swellhead is a action/comedy film. directed by Benjamin Stoloff. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wallace Ford, Dickie Moore, and Barbara Kent
Synopsis
Baseball player Terry McCall is a very good baseball player, who doesn't mind bragging about his skills on the baseball diamond and also his off-the-field skills at wooing and winning women. An accident causes his luck to turn bad and results in him turning blind, but he later regains his sight after being instrumental in saving the life of Mickey Malone, the team's young mascot. He then promises Mary Malone, Mickey's sister, for whose affection he has been competing with a teammate, that he is through showing off and bragging. But, in the end, he is still blowing smoke.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swellhead about?
Baseball player Terry McCall is a very good baseball player, who doesn't mind bragging about his skills on the baseball diamond and also his off-the-field skills at wooing and winning women. An acc...
Who directed Swellhead?
Swellhead was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
How long is Swellhead?
Swellhead has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Swellhead released?
Swellhead was released on May 4, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swellhead?
The main cast of Swellhead includes Wallace Ford, Dickie Moore, Barbara Kent, J. Farrell MacDonald, Marion Byron.