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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koji shima
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
george cukor
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
ray dennis steckler
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
peter bogdanovich
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
paul frees
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
monte brice
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
george schaefer
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
charles f haas
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
leopold lindtberg
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
Jeff McCartney
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
frank r strayer
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
james dearden
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
riccardo freda
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
charles chaplin
Excellent performances all around.
joy n houck jr
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
spencer gordon bennet
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
sung ting-mei
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
joseph losey
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
roy del ruth
Weak character development left me uninterested.
ralph murphy
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.