Swing High
"With an all-star cast of sixteen"
Originally released in 1930. Swing High is a music/drama film. directed by Joseph Santley.
Starring Helen Twelvetrees, Fred Scott, and Dorothy Burgess
Synopsis
To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pathé Exchange
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing High about?
To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Gar...
Who directed Swing High?
Swing High was directed by Joseph Santley.
How long is Swing High?
Swing High has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Swing High released?
Swing High was released on May 18, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing High?
The main cast of Swing High includes Helen Twelvetrees, Fred Scott, Dorothy Burgess, John Sheehan, Daphne Pollard.