Swing, Sister, Swing
Synopsis
In this musical comedy, two star-struck small town kids head for the Big Apple and become famous for their jitterbug act. Their fame doesn't last long, but they had fun anyway. Songs include: "Baltimore Bubble," "Gingham Gown," "Just a Bore," "Wasn't It You," "Kaneski Waltz" (Frank Skinner, Charles Henderson).
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Ken Murray
Nap Sisler
Johnny Downs
Johnny Bennett
Kathryn Kane
Snookie Saunders
Eddie Quillan
Chick 'Satchel Lips' Peters
Ernest Truex
Prof. L. Orlando Beebee
Edna Sedgewick
Nona Tremayne
Nana Bryant
Hyacinth Hepburn
Esther Howard
Miss Fredericks
Clara Blandick
Ma Sisler
Emmett Vogan
Les Murphy - Theatrical Agent
Ted Weems
Himself (as Ted Weems and His Orchestra)
Herbert Heywood
Mr. Beagle
Fred Santley
Photographer
John Ward
Nate Raymond
Alan Davis
Jack Stafford
John Hiestand
Radio Announcer
Clara Blore
Dancer
Eddie Fetherston
Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kelly, Charles Grayson
- Original Title
- Swing, Sister, Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Burt Kelly, Charles Grayson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Grayson
Writer
Joseph Santley
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing, Sister, Swing
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What is Swing, Sister, Swing about?
In this musical comedy, two star-struck small town kids head for the Big Apple and become famous for their jitterbug act. Their fame doesn't last long, but they had fun anyway. Songs include: "Baltimore Bubble," "Gingham Gown," "Just a Bore," "Wasn't It You," "Kaneski Waltz" (Frank Skinner, Charles Henderson).
Who directed Swing, Sister, Swing?
Swing, Sister, Swing was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Swing, Sister, Swing?
The principal cast of Swing, Sister, Swing includes Ken Murray, Johnny Downs, Kathryn Kane, Eddie Quillan, Ernest Truex.
When was Swing, Sister, Swing released and how long is it?
Swing, Sister, Swing was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.