Swing! (1938)
Overview
Ted Gregory is trying to be the first black producer to mount a show on Broadway, but he has trouble with his star singer.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.465 |
Directed By
Oscar Micheaux
Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Lester Lang
Oscar Micheaux
Patricia Rooney
TOP CAST
Cora Green
Amanda 'Mandy' Jenkins
Larry Seymour
Cornell Jenkins
Hazel Diaz
Eloise Jackson / Cora Smith
Alec Lovejoy
Lem Jackson / Big Jones
Trixie Smith
Lucy
Carman Newsome
Ted Gregory
Nat Reed
Ted, Gregory's Assistant
Sammy Gardiner
Sammy, Gregory's Assistant
Dorothy Van Engle
Lena Powell
Doli Armena
Miss Watkins, a Trumpet Player
Columbus Jackson
A Hustler
George R. Taylor
Mr. Becker, Theatrical Backer
Amanda Randolph
Liza Freeman
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