Swing!

Swing!

1938 · 69 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.

Directed by Oscar Micheaux · Written by Oscar Micheaux

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