Swing Out, Sister
“GAY LOVIN'! Sweeter Singin'! Louder Laffin'!”
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.
Top Cast
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Rod Cameron
Geoffrey Cabot
Billie Burke
Jessica Mariman
Arthur Treacher
Chumley
Frances Raeburn
Penelope Mariman / Donna Leslie
Jacqueline deWit
Pat Cameron
Samuel S. Hinds
Rufus Mariman
Fuzzy Knight
Clutch
Milburn Stone
Tim Colby
Edgar Dearing
Motorcycle Cop
Sam Flint
Mr. Bradstreet
Constance Purdy
Mrs. Bradstreet
Leo Diamond
Leo Diamond
Selika Pettiford
Organ Specialty Act
Dee Carroll
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward C. Lilley
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Blankfort
- Original Title
- Swing Out, Sister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward C. Lilley
Henry Blankfort, Edward Dein, Eugene Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Edward C. Lilley
Director
Henry Blankfort
Screenplay
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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" 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.
Who directed Swing Out, Sister?
Swing Out, Sister was directed by Edward C. Lilley.
Who stars in Swing Out, Sister?
The principal cast of Swing Out, Sister includes Rod Cameron, Billie Burke, Arthur Treacher, Frances Raeburn, Jacqueline deWit.
When was Swing Out, Sister released and how long is it?
Swing Out, Sister was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.