Swing Out the Blues
“FOR THE SWINGTIME OF YOUR LIFETIME! with the screen's newest sweethearts of song and romance!”
Synopsis
The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic path of singer Rich Cleveland (Haymes) and his socialite wife Penelope (Lynn Merrick). The fly in the ointment is Dena Marshall (Janis Carter), who has set her sights on the handsome Rich.
Top Cast
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Bob Haymes
Rich Cleveland
Lynn Merrick
Penelope Carstairs
Janis Carter
Dena Marshall
Tim Ryan
Judge Dudley Gordon
Joyce Compton
Kitty Grogan
Arthur Q. Bryan
Larry Stringfellow
Kathleen Howard
Aunt Amanda
John Eldredge
Gregg Talbot
Dick Elliott
Malcolm P. Carstairs
Lotte Stein
The Duchess
Tor Johnson
Weightlifter
Vi Athens
Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorcas Cochran
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Swing Out the Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
Dorcas Cochran, Doris Malloy
John Leipold
Arthur Martinelli
Jerome Thoms
Department Leadership Roster
Dorcas Cochran
Screenplay
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
Jerome Thoms
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 Swing Out the Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swing Out the Blues about?
The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic path of singer Rich Cleveland (Haymes) and his socialite wife Penelope (Lynn Merrick). The fly in the ointment is Dena Marshall (Janis Carter), who has set her sights on the handsome Rich.
Who directed Swing Out the Blues?
Swing Out the Blues was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Swing Out the Blues?
The principal cast of Swing Out the Blues includes Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Janis Carter, Tim Ryan, Joyce Compton.
When was Swing Out the Blues released and how long is it?
Swing Out the Blues was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Swing Out the Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swing Out the Blues was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing Out the Blues?
Swing Out the Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).