Swing Out, Sister
"GAY LOVIN'! Sweeter Singin'! Louder Laffin'!"
Originally released in 1945. Swing Out, Sister is a comedy/music film. directed by Edward C. Lilley. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rod Cameron, Billie Burke, and Arthur Treacher
Synopsis
Universal cowboy star Rod Cameron plays Geoffrey, conductor of a high-toned symphony orchestra. Secretly harboring the desire to become a swingin' jazz trumpeter, Geoffrey takes a job at a "hot" Broadway nightclub. Here he meets and falls in love with café songstress Donna (Frances Raeburn), who has led her family to believe that she's studying for a classical-music career. Meanwhile, a comedy-relief romance develops between Geoffrey's snooty valet Chumley (Arthur Treacher) and Donna's best pal Pat (Jacqueline De Wit). For those not interested in the plot (what there is of it), Swing Out, Sister includes specialty numbers by organist Selika Pettiford and the Lou Diamond Quintet.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rod Cameron
as Geoffrey Cabot
Billie Burke
as Jessica Mariman
Arthur Treacher
as Chumley
Frances Raeburn
as Penelope Mariman / Donna Leslie
Jacqueline deWit
as Pat Cameron
Samuel S. Hinds
as Rufus Mariman
Fuzzy Knight
as Clutch
Milburn Stone
as Tim Colby
Edgar Dearing
as Motorcycle Cop
Sam Flint
as Mr. Bradstreet
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing Out, Sister about?
Universal cowboy star Rod Cameron plays Geoffrey, conductor of a high-toned symphony orchestra. Secretly harboring the desire to become a swingin' jazz trumpeter, Geoffrey takes a job at a "hot" Br...
Who directed Swing Out, Sister?
Swing Out, Sister was directed by Edward C. Lilley.
How long is Swing Out, Sister?
Swing Out, Sister has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Swing Out, Sister released?
Swing Out, Sister was released on May 18, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing Out, Sister?
The main cast of Swing Out, Sister includes Rod Cameron, Billie Burke, Arthur Treacher, Frances Raeburn, Jacqueline deWit.