Mystery in Swing (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Mystery in Swing is an action, adventure and music film directed by Arthur Dreifuss, running about 76 minutes. “Who killed Prince Ellis!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Who’s in it. Mystery in Swing stars Monte Hawley as Biff Boyd, Tommie Moore as Mae Carroll, Edward Thompson as Capt. Hall and Marguerite Whitten as Linda Carroll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mystery in Swing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery in Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery in Swing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery in Swing (1940)?
- In US, Mystery in Swing is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery in Swing worth watching?
- Mystery in Swing holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery in Swing?
- Mystery in Swing stars Monte Hawley, Tommie Moore, Edward Thompson, Marguerite Whitten and Sybil Lewis.
- When was Mystery in Swing released?
- Mystery in Swing was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.