‘Swing High, Swing Low’ is a 1937 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Mitchell Leisen, starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray. The story follows Maggie King, a hairdresser who meets brash soldier Skid Johnson on his last day in the Army. After a chance encounter in Panama, Maggie and Skid fall in love, and she encourages him to pursue his talent as a trumpet player. When Skid’s career takes off in New York, fame and fortune lead to personal struggles, misunderstandings, and heartbreak. The film is known for its emotional depth, musical sequences, and the chemistry between Lombard and MacMurray.
Credits:
Director: Mitchell Leisen
Producer: Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Starring: Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Charles Butterworth, Jean Dixon
Screenplay: Virginia Van Upp, Oscar Hammerstein II
Cinematography: Ted Tetzlaff
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