Swing!
Originally released in 1938. Swing! is a drama film. directed by Oscar Micheaux. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cora Green, Larry Seymour, and Hazel Diaz
Synopsis
Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cora Green
as Amanda 'Mandy' Jenkins
Larry Seymour
as Cornell Jenkins
Hazel Diaz
as Eloise Jackson / Cora Smith
Alec Lovejoy
as Lem Jackson / Big Jones
Trixie Smith
as Lucy
Carman Newsome
as Ted Gregory
Nat Reed
as Ted, Gregory's Assistant
Sammy Gardiner
as Sammy, Gregory's Assistant
Dorothy Van Engle
as Lena Powell
Doli Armenra
as Miss Watkins, a Trumpet Player
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing! about?
Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.
Who directed Swing!?
Swing! was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
How long is Swing!?
Swing! has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Swing! released?
Swing! was released on April 29, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing!?
The main cast of Swing! includes Cora Green, Larry Seymour, Hazel Diaz, Alec Lovejoy, Trixie Smith.