Swing Time

Swing Time

1936 · 103 min · EN · NR · 6.8 (259 votes)
Dir. George Stevens · Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness · Music Jerome Kern

“A glorious songburst of gaiety and laughter!”

RomanceComedy

Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.

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A whirlwind of dazzling dance numbers and infectious songs. It's pure, unadulterated escapism, brimming with charm and a delightful sense of romantic pursuit. Perfect for a mood lift.

effervescentcharmingoptimisticwittysteadyGolden Age Hollywood musicalart decosong and dance spectacleloveambitionfriendshipclass
new york citydancingmusicalballroom dancingsingingblack and whitegamblerbased on short storydance instructordance actback stagejilted woman
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