Mademoiselle Swing (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1942, Mademoiselle Swing is a comedy and music film directed by Richard Pottier, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Stuck in Angoulême between her uncle, who composes classical music, and her aunt, who is a fan of contemporary music, young Irène finds life boring. Fortunately, there is swing music which illuminates her days. So when, one day, Raymond Serre and his swing orchestra come to Angoulême, she seizes the opportunity to slip the copy of a song she has written into the pocket of one of the musicians. The trouble is that while she is doing so, the train she has boarded pulls out.
Who’s in it. Mademoiselle Swing stars Irène de Trébert as Irène Dumontier, Jean Murat as Armand de Vinci, Elvira Popescu as Sofia de Vinci and Pierre Mingand as Pierre Dornier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mademoiselle Swing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mademoiselle Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mademoiselle Swing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mademoiselle Swing (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mademoiselle Swing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mademoiselle Swing worth watching?
- Mademoiselle Swing holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mademoiselle Swing?
- Mademoiselle Swing stars Irène de Trébert, Jean Murat, Elvira Popescu, Pierre Mingand and Raymond Legrand.