Swing It, Sailor!
Swing It, Sailor!

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Swing It, Sailor!

1938
Movie
57 min
English

Comical exploits of two Navy pals, at sea and on shore.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Otho LoveringGenres: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man with dreams of singing stardom enlists in the Navy, hoping to find opportunities. Once aboard, he encounters a mix of strict superiors and fellow sailors, all while trying to impress a young woman. His journey involves navigating naval life, pursuing his musical aspirations, and dealing with the romantic entanglements that arise.

Critical Reception

Swing It, Sailor! was a minor musical comedy of its time, often seen as a lighthearted B-movie. While it offered escapism with its songs and romantic plot, it was not a critical darling and is largely remembered as a forgettable entry in the musical genre of the late 1930s.

What Reviewers Say

  • A light and breezy musical comedy with a predictable plot.

  • Features a few pleasant musical numbers, though not particularly memorable.

  • Serves as a pleasant, if unremarkable, distraction from the era.

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Fun Fact

The film's plot was loosely inspired by the popularity of navy-themed musicals and comedies that were prevalent in Hollywood during the late 1930s.

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