Swing Shift Maisie (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Swing Shift Maisie is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 87 minutes. “Get in the Swing with .... Swing Shift Maisie” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Street-smart Maisie from Brooklyn lands a job at an airplane assembly plant during WWII and falls in love with handsome pilot "Breezy" McLaughlin. Breezy, however, falling in love with and getting engaged to Maisie's conniving roommate Iris, doesn't realize she's using him and it's up to Maisie to convince him.
Who’s in it. Swing Shift Maisie stars Ann Sothern as Maisie Ravier, James Craig as Brian 'Breezy' McLaughlin, Jean Rogers as Iris Reed and Connie Gilchrist as Maw Lustvogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Swing Shift Maisie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swing Shift Maisie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing Shift Maisie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing Shift Maisie (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swing Shift Maisie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swing Shift Maisie worth watching?
- Swing Shift Maisie holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swing Shift Maisie?
- Swing Shift Maisie stars Ann Sothern, James Craig, Jean Rogers, Connie Gilchrist and John Qualen.
- When was Swing Shift Maisie released?
- Swing Shift Maisie was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.