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Cora Green
Amanda 'Mandy' Jenkins
Larry Seymour
Cornell Jenkins
Hazel Diaz
Eloise Jackson / Cora Smith
Alec Lovejoy
Lem Jackson / Big Jones
Trixie Smith
Lucy
Carman Newsome
Ted Gregory
Nat Reed
Ted, Gregory's Assistant
Sammy Gardiner
Sammy, Gregory's Assistant
Dorothy Van Engle
Lena Powell
Doli Armenra
Miss Watkins, a Trumpet Player
Columbus Jackson
A Hustler
George R. Taylor
Mr. Becker, Theatrical Backer
Leon Gross
Consuela Harris
As Consuelo Harris
Amanda Randolph
Liza Freeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Title
- Swing!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Lester Lang
Patricia Rooney
Oscar Micheaux
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Micheaux
Director
Lester Lang
Director of Photography
Oscar Micheaux
Screenplay
Patricia Rooney
Editor
Oscar Micheaux
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swing! about?
Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.
Who directed Swing!?
Swing! was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in Swing!?
The principal cast of Swing! includes Cora Green, Larry Seymour, Hazel Diaz, Alec Lovejoy, Trixie Smith.
When was Swing! released and how long is it?
Swing! was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.