Swing Time (1936) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Swing Time (1936) — Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 Streaming on TCM.
Swing Time (1936) Storyline
Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.
Full Cast & Crew
- Fred Astaire as Lucky Garnett
- Ginger Rogers as Penny Carrol
- Victor Moore as Pop Cardetti
- Helen Broderick as Mabel Anderson
- Eric Blore as Gordon
- Betty Furness as Margaret Watson
- Georges Metaxa as Ricky Romero
- Landers Stevens as Judge Watson (uncredited)
- Jack Goode as Dancer (uncredited)
- Gerald Hamer as Eric Lacanistram (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing as (uncredited)
- Fern Emmett as (uncredited)
- Olin Francis as (uncredited)
- John Harrington as (uncredited)
- Howard Hickman as (uncredited)
Why Watch Swing Time?
The Vibe: Swing Time is a heartwarming, passionate, and beautifully acted romance movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1936. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great love story. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with romance-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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