Swing High, Swing Low (1937)
Description: Fred blows a hot trumpet but he's cold in love!
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.
Director: Mitchell Leisen
Producer: mitchell leisen
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 152 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 21:32:56
Genre:
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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howard hughes
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
connie rasinski
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
jerry warren
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
john o'connor
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
tom graeff
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
leslie pearce
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
richard brooks
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
lynn shores
Weak character development left me uninterested.
alan james
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
leslie s hiscott
Weak character development left me uninterested.
alex nicol
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
alfred e green
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
jacques tourneur
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
ted post
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
juan ibanez
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
monte brice
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
antonio leonviola
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
bert i gordon
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
orson welles
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
henry king
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.