Mystery in Swing
“Who killed Prince Ellis!”
Synopsis
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Monte Hawley
Biff Boyd
Tommie Moore
Mae Carroll
Edward Thompson
Capt. Hall
Marguerite Whitten
Linda Carroll
Sybil Lewis
Cleo Ellis
Josephine Edwards
Maxine Rae
Jess Lee Brooks
John Carroll
Buck Woods
Buck Bedford
F.E. Miller
Sgt. Slim
Alfred Grant
Chet Wallace
Robert Webb
Prince Ellis
Halley Harding
Editor Bailey
Tom Southern
Sgt. Phipps
Leonard Christmas
Lawyer Jones
Charles Andrews
Turnkey
Earle Morris
Reporter Wayburn
John Lester Johnson
'Champ', Nightclub Owner
CeePee Johnson
Bandleader / Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dreifuss
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl
- Original Title
- Mystery in Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Aetna Film Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dreifuss
Arthur Hoerl, F.E. Miller, William Werckenthien
Arthur Dreifuss
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dreifuss
Director
Arthur Dreifuss
Producer
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery in Swing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mystery in Swing about?
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Who directed Mystery in Swing?
Mystery in Swing was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in Mystery in Swing?
The principal cast of Mystery in Swing includes Monte Hawley, Tommie Moore, Edward Thompson, Marguerite Whitten, Sybil Lewis.
When was Mystery in Swing released and how long is it?
Mystery in Swing was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.