Swing High, Swing Low

Swing High, Swing Low

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

NR 1937 · 92 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Mitchell Leisen · Written by Virginia Van Upp

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Cast

Carole Lombard Maggie King
Fred MacMurray Skid Johnson
Charles Butterworth Harry
Jean Dixon Ella
Dorothy Lamour Anita Alvarez
Harvey Stephens Harvey Howell
Cecil Cunningham Murphy
Charles Arnt Georgie
Franklin Pangborn Henri
Anthony Quinn The Don
Charles Judels Tony
Lee Bowman El Greco Patron (uncredited)

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