Swing! (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, Swing! is a drama film directed by Oscar Micheaux, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.
Who’s in it. Swing! stars Cora Green as Amanda 'Mandy' Jenkins, Larry Seymour as Cornell Jenkins, Hazel Diaz as Eloise Jackson / Cora Smith and Alec Lovejoy as Lem Jackson / Big Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Swing! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swing! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing! (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swing! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swing! worth watching?
- Swing! holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swing!?
- Swing! stars Cora Green, Larry Seymour, Hazel Diaz, Alec Lovejoy and Trixie Smith.
- When was Swing! released?
- Swing! was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.