Henry Aldrich Swings It
“Who stole the Stradivarius?...That's the question--it's hilarious!”
Synopsis
Teenager Henry Aldrich decides to take matters into his own hands when his high school principal forbids the student band from playing swing music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Muriel Roy Bolton, Val Burton, Kim Gannon
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Henry Aldrich Swings It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Bennett
Muriel Roy Bolton, Val Burton, Kim Gannon
Paul Sawtell
Daniel L. Fapp
Archie Marshek
Walter MacEwen
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Bennett
Director
Muriel Roy Bolton
Writer
Val Burton
Writer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Walter MacEwen
Producer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
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 Henry Aldrich Swings It
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What is Henry Aldrich Swings It about?
Teenager Henry Aldrich decides to take matters into his own hands when his high school principal forbids the student band from playing swing music.
Who directed Henry Aldrich Swings It?
Henry Aldrich Swings It was directed by Hugh Bennett.
Who stars in Henry Aldrich Swings It?
The principal cast of Henry Aldrich Swings It includes Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney, Vaughan Glaser.
When was Henry Aldrich Swings It released and how long is it?
Henry Aldrich Swings It was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Henry Aldrich Swings It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Henry Aldrich Swings It was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Henry Aldrich Swings It?
Henry Aldrich Swings It holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).