Swing High

1930·Movie
1h 35min·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

With an all-star cast of sixteen

To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
1930s MusicalCircus RomanceMedicine ShowBetrayal and ForgivenessShowbiz DramaVintage CharmSinging PerformancesClassic HollywoodRedemption

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Swing High

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Is Swing High worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swing High rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Swing High?

1 h 35 min

Swing High runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Swing High in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Swing High use?

Circus EpisodeDocumentaryNarratorMedium AwarenessPunOvercrank

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Swing High, including Circus Episode, Documentary, Narrator.

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