Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Swing High, Swing Low was released on March 12, 1937.
The runtime of Swing High, Swing Low is 1h 32m.
Swing High, Swing Low is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie.
Swing High, Swing Low has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
Swing High, Swing Low is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Swing High, Swing Low was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
The main cast of Swing High, Swing Low includes Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth.
Swing High, Swing Low is originally in English.