Swing Hutton Swing
Originally released in 1937. Swing Hutton Swing is a documentary film. directed by Fred Waller. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ina Ray Hutton
Synopsis
Singer-dancer Ina Ray Hutton started out on Broadway at age 8 and performed with the big bands of Harry James and Artie Shaw, but it was as a pioneering band leader herself in the 1930s that she made her name. Hutton organized her first all-women big band, Ina Ray Hutton and her Melodears, in 1935. A few film appearances for the band and a starring role for Hutton in Ever Since Venus (1944), along with endless national touring, eventually led her to NBC and a musical variety show in 1956. In this Paramount short, one of a series directed by Fred Waller who went on to invent Cinerama, Hutton—grooving up front in her standard sheer evening dress—and the original Melodears, perform “Organ Grinder’s Swing Overture” followed by The Winstead Trio doing “The Bugle Call Rag.”
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1937
89 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing Hutton Swing about?
Singer-dancer Ina Ray Hutton started out on Broadway at age 8 and performed with the big bands of Harry James and Artie Shaw, but it was as a pioneering band leader herself in the 1930s that she ma...
Who directed Swing Hutton Swing?
Swing Hutton Swing was directed by Fred Waller.
How long is Swing Hutton Swing?
Swing Hutton Swing has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Swing Hutton Swing released?
Swing Hutton Swing was released on January 1, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing Hutton Swing?
The main cast of Swing Hutton Swing includes Ina Ray Hutton.