Streamlined Swing (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1938, Streamlined Swing is a music film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of African-American waiters on a railway believe they have made a deal to secure a railroad dining car that they set up on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles as a diner. To bring in customers, they sing, their voices providing most of the musical accompaniment as well. At the diner, in front of a crowd of swells, the police deliver the bad news.
Who’s in it. Streamlined Swing stars Richard Cramer as Railroad Detective (uncredited), Lester Dorr as Railroad Detective (uncredited) and Walter Soderling as Man Tipping the Band (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Streamlined 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 Streamlined Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Streamlined Swing tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Streamlined Swing (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Streamlined Swing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Streamlined Swing worth watching?
- Streamlined Swing holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Streamlined Swing?
- Streamlined Swing stars Richard Cramer, Lester Dorr and Walter Soderling.
- When was Streamlined Swing released?
- Streamlined Swing was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.