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Swing!

Name: Swing!
Genre: Drama
Released: 1938-04-29
Cast: Cora Green, Larry Seymour, Hazel Diaz, Alec Lovejoy, Trixie Smith

1938 | 69 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Dreamgirls or Hairspray, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 9 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1938: an older pace and style.

Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 613 people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Oscar Micheaux