Swingin' on a Rainbow
“IT'S GOT THAT SWING!”
Synopsis
A young girl goes to New York to find a band leader who has stolen all the songs she wrote and is passing them off as his own.
Top Cast
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Jane Frazee
Lynn Ford
Stanley Brown
Steve Ames
Harry Langdon
Chester Willouby
Minna Gombell
Minnie Regan
Amelita Ward
Barbara Marsden
Tim Ryan
Hustun Greer
Paul Harvey
Thomas Marsden
Wendell Niles
Radio Announcer
Richard Davies
Jimmy Rhodes
Helen Talbot
Myrtle
Gertrude Astor
Bit Part (uncredited)
William Austin
Musician (uncredited)
George Barton
Window Washer (uncredited)
Roy Darmour
Radio Technician (uncredited)
George Davis
Photographer (uncredited)
Charles Dorety
Soda Man (uncredited)
Frank Fanning
Doorman George (uncredited)
Charles Forsythe
Sound Effects Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Olive Cooper, John Grey
- Original Title
- Swingin' on a Rainbow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Olive Cooper, John Grey
Marcel Le Picard
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Olive Cooper
Screenplay
William Beaudine
Director
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
John Grey
Screenplay
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swingin' on a Rainbow
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What is Swingin' on a Rainbow about?
A young girl goes to New York to find a band leader who has stolen all the songs she wrote and is passing them off as his own.
Who directed Swingin' on a Rainbow?
Swingin' on a Rainbow was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Swingin' on a Rainbow?
The principal cast of Swingin' on a Rainbow includes Jane Frazee, Stanley Brown, Harry Langdon, Minna Gombell, Amelita Ward.
When was Swingin' on a Rainbow released and how long is it?
Swingin' on a Rainbow was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.