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Swing High, Swing Low

1937·Movie
1h 32min·NR
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–47%
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–47%

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Show business and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Fred blows a hot trumpet but he's cold in love!

In Panama, Maggie King meets soldier Skid Johnson on his last day in the army and reluctantly agrees to a date to celebrate. The two become involved in a nightclub brawl which causes Maggie to miss her ship back to the States. Now stranded, she's forced to move in with Skid and his pal Harry. She soon falls in love with Skid. Skid gets a job playing the trumpet at a local club and becomes a big success. Fame and fortune go to his head which eventually destroys his relationship with Maggie and his career.
1930s Romantic DramaShowbiz NarrativeTrumpet MusicMoral DeclinePanama SettingCharacter StudyMelodramatic RomanceOld Hollywood

Crew

Directed by:
Mitchell Leisen
Written by:
Oscar Hammerstein II, Virginia Van Upp, George Manker Watters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Swing High, Swing Low worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swing High, Swing Low rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Swing High, Swing Low?

1 h 32 min

Swing High, Swing Low runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Swing High, Swing Low in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Swing High, Swing Low?

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What tropes does Swing High, Swing Low use?

In with the 'In' CrowdThe AlcoholicRelationship SabotageBig ApplesauceBeta CoupleSpicy LatinaDid Not Get the GirlDescent into AddictionSexy Backless OutfitHypochondriaMeet CuteBlatant Liesand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Swing High, Swing Low, including In with the 'In' Crowd, The Alcoholic, Relationship Sabotage.