Swing Fever
“Dance! Sing! It's So JOYOUS!”
Synopsis
Comedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.
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Lindy Hop with Jean Veloz in Swing Fever, 1944
Type: Clip • Published 2016-09-27
Top Cast
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Kay Kyser
Lowell Blackford
Marilyn Maxwell
Ginger Gray
William Gargan
'Waltzy' Malone
Nat Pendleton
'Killer' Kennedy
Lena Horne
Herself
Harry James
Harry James
Tommy Dorsey
Himself
Curt Bois
Nick Sirocco
Morris Ankrum
Dan Conlon
Mantan Moreland
Woody
Maxie Rosenbloom
'Rags'
Andrew Tombes
Dr. Clyde L. Star
Pamela Blake
Lois
George Chandler
Hamburger Vendor
Chester Clute
Milbane
Harry Babbitt
Vocalist with Kay Kyser Orchestra
Sully Mason
Sully
M.A. Bogue
Ish Kabibble (as Ish Kabibble)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat Perrin, Warren Wilson
- Original Score
- George Stoll
- Original Title
- Swing Fever
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan
Nat Perrin, Warren Wilson, Joseph Hoffman, Matt Brooks
George Stoll
Charles Rosher
Ferris Webster
Irving Starr
Department Leadership Roster
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
Tim Whelan
Director
Warren Wilson
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Irving Starr
Producer
Ferris Webster
Editor
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
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 Swing Fever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swing Fever about?
Comedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.
Who directed Swing Fever?
Swing Fever was directed by Tim Whelan.
Who stars in Swing Fever?
The principal cast of Swing Fever includes Kay Kyser, Marilyn Maxwell, William Gargan, Nat Pendleton, Lena Horne.
When was Swing Fever released and how long is it?
Swing Fever was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Swing Fever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swing Fever was composed by George Stoll.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing Fever?
Swing Fever holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).