Symphony of Swing
1939 · 10 min · ★ 7.0 · Music
Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform four popular songs, "Alone Together", "Jeepers Creepers", "Deep Purple", and "Lady Be Good".
Directed by Joseph Henabery
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Artie Shaw Himself -
Helen Forrest Herself - Singer -
Tony Pastor Himself - Singer / Saxophonist - B Buddy Rich Himself - Drummer (uncredited)
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