Swing High, Swing Low
"Fred blows a hot trumpet but he's cold in love!"
Originally released in 1937. Swing High, Swing Low is a drama/comedy film. directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Starring Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, and Charles Butterworth
Synopsis
In Panama, Maggie King meets soldier Skid Johnson on his last day in the army and reluctantly agrees to a date to celebrate. The two become involved in a nightclub brawl which causes Maggie to miss her ship back to the States. Now stranded, she's forced to move in with Skid and his pal Harry. She soon falls in love with Skid. Skid gets a job playing the trumpet at a local club and becomes a big success. Fame and fortune go to his head which eventually destroys his relationship with Maggie and his career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing High, Swing Low about?
In Panama, Maggie King meets soldier Skid Johnson on his last day in the army and reluctantly agrees to a date to celebrate. The two become involved in a nightclub brawl which causes Maggie to miss...
Who directed Swing High, Swing Low?
Swing High, Swing Low was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
How long is Swing High, Swing Low?
Swing High, Swing Low has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Swing High, Swing Low released?
Swing High, Swing Low was released on March 12, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing High, Swing Low?
The main cast of Swing High, Swing Low includes Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth, Jean Dixon, Dorothy Lamour.