Swing Your Lady (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1938, Swing Your Lady is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Ray Enright, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Promoter Ed Hatch comes to the Ozarks with his slow-witted wrestler Joe Skopapoulos whom he pits against a hillbilly Amazon blacksmith, Sadie Horn. Joe falls in love with her and won't fight. At least not until Sadie's beau Noah shows up.
Who’s in it. Swing Your Lady stars Humphrey Bogart as Ed Hatch, Frank McHugh as Popeye Bronson, Louise Fazenda as Sadie Horn and Nat Pendleton as Joe Skopapolous, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Swing Your Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swing Your Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing Your Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing Your Lady (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swing Your Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swing Your Lady worth watching?
- Swing Your Lady holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swing Your Lady?
- Swing Your Lady stars Humphrey Bogart, Frank McHugh, Louise Fazenda, Nat Pendleton and Penny Singleton.