Swingtime in the Movies
Synopsis
In this musical short, a waitress at the Warner Bros. commissary gets her big break.
Top Cast
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Fritz Feld
Mr. Nitvitch
Kathryn Kane
Joan Mason
John Carroll
Rick Arden
Charley Foy
Sammy
Jerry Colonna
The Texas Tornado
Helen Lynd
Lorna an Actress
Irene Franklin
Head Waitress Kate
George Brent
Himself (uncredited)
John Garfield
Himself (uncredited)
Leo Gorcey
Crime School Kid (uncredited)
Huntz Hall
Crime School Kid (uncredited)
Billy Halop
Crime School Kid (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes
Studio Lot Extra (uncredited)
Bobby Jordan
Crime School Kid (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Dallas Exhibitor Bob O'Donnell (uncredited)
Priscilla Lane
Herself (uncredited)
Rosemary Lane
Herself (uncredited)
Frank Mayo
Mr. Dodds (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur, Jack Scholl
- Original Score
- M.K. Jerome
- Original Title
- Swingtime in the Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur
Crane Wilbur, Jack Scholl
M.K. Jerome
Wilfrid M. Cline
Everett Dodd
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Director
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Crane Wilbur
Writer
Everett Dodd
Editor
Charles Novi
Production Design
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swingtime in the Movies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swingtime in the Movies about?
In this musical short, a waitress at the Warner Bros. commissary gets her big break.
Who directed Swingtime in the Movies?
Swingtime in the Movies was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in Swingtime in the Movies?
The principal cast of Swingtime in the Movies includes Fritz Feld, Kathryn Kane, John Carroll, Charley Foy, Jerry Colonna.
When was Swingtime in the Movies released and how long is it?
Swingtime in the Movies was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Swingtime in the Movies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swingtime in the Movies was composed by M.K. Jerome.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swingtime in the Movies?
Swingtime in the Movies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).