Swingtime in the Movies
Swingtime in the Movies

Swingtime in the Movies

1938Movie20 minEnglish

In this musical short, a waitress at the Warner Bros. commissary gets her big break.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Bert HeathGenres: Musical, Short Film

Plot Summary

This musical short film showcases the talents of its stars with energetic dance numbers. It features Eleanor Powell performing a show-stopping tap routine and Fred Astaire and George Murphy showcasing their smooth dance styles. The brief narrative serves as a vehicle for these impressive musical performances.

Critical Reception

As a short film, 'Swingtime in the Movies' was primarily a vehicle to highlight the star power and dancing prowess of its leads, particularly Eleanor Powell and Fred Astaire. It was well-received for its entertaining musical numbers and technical execution within the format of a short feature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant musical performances, especially Eleanor Powell's tap dancing.
  • A delightful showcase of classic Hollywood musical talent.
  • Entertaining and energetically choreographed.

Google audience: Audience reception for this short film is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews. However, it is generally appreciated as a charming example of classic Hollywood musicals.

Fun Fact

This short film was produced by MGM as a promotional piece, likely to highlight their musical stars and demonstrate their production capabilities in a condensed format.

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CinemaSerf

I bet there were quite a few Hollywood directors who might have seen a bit of themselves in the “Nitvitch” character amiably portrayed here by Fritz Feld. He has a musical in the pipe called “Texas Tornado” and is struggling to find a leadi...