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Release Date: August 28, 1936
Runtime: 103 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (2)
Genres:
Comedy Romance
Budget: $886,000
Revenue: $2,600,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
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93%
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91
91/100
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6.8/10
TMDB
247 votes
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7.5/10
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14,983 votes
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Swing Time

1936

"Dance your way to love and laughter."

Also known as: πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 摇曳既光? All international titles (2) →
Comedy Romance 103 min 7.5/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

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Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Box Office

Budget: $886,000
Revenue: $2,600,000
Profit $1,714,000
ROI +193.5% (2.9x)

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Swing Time is directed by George Stevens .

Cast of Swing Time

Fred Astaire as Lucky Garnett in Swing Time
Fred Astaire
Lucky Garnett
Ginger Rogers as Penny Carrol in Swing Time
Ginger Rogers
Penny Carrol
Victor Moore as Pop Cardetti in Swing Time
Victor Moore
Pop Cardetti
Helen Broderick as Mabel Anderson in Swing Time
Helen Broderick
Mabel Anderson
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Crew & Production

George Stevens - Director in Swing Time
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Keywords

#new york city 242 #black and white 167 #musical 127 #based on short story 30 #dancing 30 #singing 17 #gambler 4 #dance act 2 #ballroom dancing 1 #dance instructor 1 #back stage 1 #jilted woman 1

Production Companies

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Swing Time

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  • The dance sequences in Swing Time were choreographed by Fred Astaire and were known for their innovative use of space and rhythm, which pushed the boundaries of musical filmmaking at the time.

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  • During the filming of the famous dance sequence 'The Way You Look Tonight', Fred Astaire's performance was so captivating that it led to the song becoming one of the most popular standards of the era.

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  • Ginger Rogers originally had a different role in mind for Swing Time but was convinced by director George Stevens to take on the part of Penny, which ultimately showcased her comedic talents.

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  • In one scene, Lucky is seen wearing a top hat that is notably larger than usual; this was an intentional choice to enhance the visual comedy during the dance routines.

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  • The film includes several references to the music and dance styles of the 1930s, reflecting the cultural significance of jazz and swing that dominated American entertainment during that period.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs during the dance competition scene; Lucky's tie changes position between shots, which can be easily spotted by attentive viewers.

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  • Swing Time features a unique blend of comedy and romance, setting a precedent for future musical films that explored complex relationships intertwined with dance, a theme that would be revisited in later works by both Astaire and Rogers.

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