Swing High (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Swing High is a drama and music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
Who’s in it. Swing High stars Helen Twelvetrees as Maryan, Fred Scott as Garry, Dorothy Burgess as Trixie and John Sheehan as Doc May, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swing High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing High tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing High (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swing High change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Swing High?
- Swing High stars Helen Twelvetrees, Fred Scott, Dorothy Burgess, John Sheehan and Daphne Pollard.
- When was Swing High released?
- Swing High was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.