Swing High
“With an all-star cast of sixteen”
Synopsis
To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
Top Cast
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Helen Twelvetrees
Maryan
Fred Scott
Garry
Dorothy Burgess
Trixie
John Sheehan
Doc May
Daphne Pollard
Mrs. May
George Fawcett
Pop Garner
Bryant Washburn
Ringmaster Joe
Bryant Washburn
Billy
Sally Starr
Ruth
'Little Billy' Rhodes
Major Tiny
William Hall
Babe
Stepin Fetchit
Sam
Chester Conklin
Sheriff
Ben Turpin
Bartender
Robert Edeson
Doctor
Mickey Bennett
Mickey
Dannie Mac Grant
Clarence Muse
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Santley, James Seymour
- Original Title
- Swing High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Joseph Santley, James Seymour
David Abel
Daniel Mandell
E.B. Derr
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Joseph Santley
Writer
James Seymour
Writer
E.B. Derr
Producer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
David Abel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 High
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What is Swing High about?
To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
Who directed Swing High?
Swing High was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Swing High?
The principal cast of Swing High includes Helen Twelvetrees, Fred Scott, Dorothy Burgess, John Sheehan, Daphne Pollard.
When was Swing High released and how long is it?
Swing High was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing High?
Swing High holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).