Swing Out the Blues (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1943, Swing Out the Blues is a comedy and music film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 73 minutes. “FOR THE SWINGTIME OF YOUR LIFETIME! with the screen's newest sweethearts of song and romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is partly a parody of The Goodwill Court, a popular radio problem hosted by advice-dispenser "Mr. Anthony". The host of a "What's your problem?" radio hour tries to smooth the romantic path of singer Rich Cleveland (Haymes) and his socialite wife Penelope (Lynn Merrick). The fly in the ointment is Dena Marshall (Janis Carter), who has set her sights on the handsome Rich.
Who’s in it. Swing Out the Blues stars Bob Haymes as Rich Cleveland, Lynn Merrick as Penelope Carstairs, Janis Carter as Dena Marshall and Tim Ryan as Judge Dudley Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Swing Out the Blues 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 Out the Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing Out the Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing Out the Blues (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swing Out the Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swing Out the Blues worth watching?
- Swing Out the Blues holds an audience score of 3.0 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 Swing Out the Blues?
- Swing Out the Blues stars Bob Haymes, Lynn Merrick, Janis Carter, Tim Ryan and Joyce Compton.
- When was Swing Out the Blues released?
- Swing Out the Blues was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.