Cinderella Swings It
“Cold River Stages Big Show for the USO!”
Synopsis
Scattergood Baines, Coldriver's most popular citizen, neighborly counselor and sly old fox, entices a Broadway producer to Coldriver to see the gay musical extravaganza Baines is staging for the benefit of the U.S.O. He is also promoting the singing career of his latest local protégé, Betty Palmer. There are a few problems but the Sage of Coldriver manages to keep pulling the right strings.
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Top Cast
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Guy Kibbee
Scattergood Baines
Gloria Warren
Betty Palmer
Helen Parrish
Sally Murton
Dick Hogan
Tommy Stewart
Leonid Kinskey
Vladimir Smitkin
Billy Lenhart
Butch
Kenneth Brown
Buddy
Dink Trout
Pliny Pickett
Willie Best
Hipp
Pierre Watkin
Brock Harris
Lee 'Lasses' White
Ed Potts
Fern Emmett
Clara Potts
Eddy Waller
Lem (as Ed Waller)
Kay Linaker
Madame Dolores
Christine McIntyre
Secretary
Grace Costello
Tap Dancer
Marie Windsor
Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael L. Simmons
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Cinderella Swings It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Pyramid Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christy Cabanne
Michael L. Simmons, Clarence Budington Kelland
Paul Sawtell
Arthur Martinelli
Richard Cahoon
Jerrold T. Brandt
Department Leadership Roster
Michael L. Simmons
Screenplay
Christy Cabanne
Director
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Richard Cahoon
Editor
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinderella Swings It
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What is Cinderella Swings It about?
Scattergood Baines, Coldriver's most popular citizen, neighborly counselor and sly old fox, entices a Broadway producer to Coldriver to see the gay musical extravaganza Baines is staging for the benefit of the U.S.O. He is also promoting the singing career of his latest local protégé, Betty Palmer. There are a few problems but the Sage of Coldriver manages to keep pulling the right strings.
Who directed Cinderella Swings It?
Cinderella Swings It was directed by Christy Cabanne.
Who stars in Cinderella Swings It?
The principal cast of Cinderella Swings It includes Guy Kibbee, Gloria Warren, Helen Parrish, Dick Hogan, Leonid Kinskey.
When was Cinderella Swings It released and how long is it?
Cinderella Swings It was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Cinderella Swings It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cinderella Swings It was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is Cinderella Swings It based on a book or true story?
Cinderella Swings It is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Clarence Budington Kelland".