Swing Out, Sister
3.7/10
Rating
60 min
Runtime
1945
Release Year
Edward C. Lilley
Director
Cast
Rod Cameron, Billie Burke, Arthur Treacher, Frances Raeburn, Jacqueline deWit
Quick Synopsis
In this film, Rod Cameron plays Geoffrey, a respected conductor of a classical symphony orchestra who secretly dreams of becoming a jazz trumpeter. To pursue this passion, he takes a job at a lively Broadway nightclub, where he meets and falls in love with Donna, a café singer who has told her family she is studying classical music. Meanwhile, a lighthearted romantic subplot unfolds between Geoffrey's refined valet, Chumley, and Donna's close friend, Pat. The movie also features musical performances by organist Selika Pettiford and the Lou Diamond Quintet, adding to the entertainment beyond the main storyline.
Detailed Synopsis of Swing Out, Sister
Universal cowboy star Rod Cameron plays Geoffrey, conductor of a high-toned symphony orchestra. Secretly harboring the desire to become a swingin' jazz trumpeter, Geoffrey takes a job at a "hot" Broadway nightclub. Here he meets and falls in love with café songstress Donna (Frances Raeburn), who has led her family to believe that she's studying for a classical-music career. Meanwhile, a comedy-relief romance develops between Geoffrey's snooty valet Chumley (Arthur Treacher) and Donna's best pal Pat (Jacqueline De Wit). For those not interested in the plot (what there is of it), Swing Out, Sister includes specialty numbers by organist Selika Pettiford and the Lou Diamond Quintet.
