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Swing Hostess
Swing Hostess

Swing Hostess

Here she is...THE FIRST LADY OF SWING!...and you'll love her!

Genres

ComedyDramaMusic

OverView

An out-of-work band singer gets a job at a jukebox company and makes a hit.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

76 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

08 September 1944

Country

United States of America

Cast

Martha Tilton

Martha Tilton

Judy Alvin

Iris Adrian

Iris Adrian

Marge O'Day

Charles Collins

Charles Collins

Benny Jackson

Cliff Nazarro

Cliff Nazarro

Bobo

Harry Holman

Harry Holman

Fralick

Emmett Lynn

Emmett Lynn

Mr. Blodgett

Betty Brodel

Betty Brodel

Phoebe Forbes

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Merlini

Earl Bruce

Earl Bruce

Joe Sweeney

Paul Porcasi

Paul Porcasi

Spumoni

Claire Rochelle

Claire Rochelle

Fralick's Secretary

Terry Frost

Terry Frost

Hank

Philip Van Zandt

Philip Van Zandt

Merlini - the Magician

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