Swing High, Swing Low (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Swing High, Swing Low is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 92 minutes. “Fred blows a hot trumpet but he's cold in love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Swing High, Swing Low stars Carole Lombard as Maggie King, Fred MacMurray as Skid Johnson, Charles Butterworth as Harry and Jean Dixon as Ella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Swing High, Swing Low has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swing High, Swing Low page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing High, Swing Low tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing High, Swing Low (1937)?
- In US, Swing High, Swing Low is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swing High, Swing Low worth watching?
- Swing High, Swing Low holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swing High, Swing Low?
- Swing High, Swing Low stars Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth, Jean Dixon and Dorothy Lamour.
- When was Swing High, Swing Low released?
- Swing High, Swing Low was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.