Streamlined Swing
“A Miniature Musical”
Synopsis
A group of African-American waiters on a railway believe they have made a deal to secure a railroad dining car that they set up on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles as a diner. To bring in customers, they sing, their voices providing most of the musical accompaniment as well. At the diner, in front of a crowd of swells, the police deliver the bad news.
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Streamlined Swing
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-04-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buster Keaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Mack
- Original Title
- Streamlined Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Louis Lewyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buster Keaton
Marion Mack, John W. Krafft
Louis Lewyn
Department Leadership Roster
Buster Keaton
Director
Marion Mack
Screenplay
Louis Lewyn
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Streamlined Swing
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What is Streamlined Swing about?
A group of African-American waiters on a railway believe they have made a deal to secure a railroad dining car that they set up on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles as a diner. To bring in customers, they sing, their voices providing most of the musical accompaniment as well. At the diner, in front of a crowd of swells, the police deliver the bad news.
Who directed Streamlined Swing?
Streamlined Swing was directed by Buster Keaton.
Who stars in Streamlined Swing?
The principal cast of Streamlined Swing includes Richard Cramer, Lester Dorr, Walter Soderling.
When was Streamlined Swing released and how long is it?
Streamlined Swing was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 9m.