Swing High
Synopsis
Swing High is a 1932 American Pre-Code short documentary film directed by Jack Cummings. In 1932, it was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Novelty). The film documents The Flying Codonas, a family of flying trapeze artists.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Cummings
- Original Title
- Swing High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Cummings
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing High
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What is Swing High about?
Swing High is a 1932 American Pre-Code short documentary film directed by Jack Cummings. In 1932, it was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Novelty). The film documents The Flying Codonas, a family of flying trapeze artists.
Who directed Swing High?
Swing High was directed by Jack Cummings.
Who stars in Swing High?
The principal cast of Swing High includes Pete Smith, Edward Codona, Lalo Codona, Alfredo Codona, Vera Codona.
When was Swing High released and how long is it?
Swing High was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 10m.