Swing Hostess (1944): Cast
Swing Hostess is a 1944 comedy drama directed by Sam Newfield, starring Philip Van Zandt as Merlini, Iris Adrian and Paul Porcasi. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Swing Hostess About?
The premise of Swing Hostess without spoilers.
Here she is…THE FIRST LADY OF SWING!…and you’ll love her! An out-of-work band singer gets a job at a jukebox company and makes a hit.
Swing Hostess Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- swing band singer
- female singer
- switchboard operator
- art deco
- female roommate
- singing audition
- theatrical boarding house
- magician
- song recording
- recording studio
- bad singer
- army induction notice
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- romantic date
- song played on radio
- phone message
- shared bathroom
- recording contract
- sawing a woman in half magic trick
- opening night
- ends with a kiss
- poverty row film
- double feature film
- song
- despair
- deceit
- liar
- desperation
- resolvement
- jukebox
- world war two
- talent scout
- sugar daddy
- show business
- record producer
- radio program
- double cross
- deception
Swing Hostess Cast & Characters
Philip Van Zandt leads the cast as Merlini, with Iris Adrian as Marge O'Day and Paul Porcasi as Spumoni. Directed by Sam Newfield; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Newfield
- Philip Van Zandt as Merlini
- Iris Adrian as Marge O'Day
- Paul Porcasi as Spumoni
- Harry Holman as Fralick
Also Starring in Swing Hostess
· 8 more- Emmett Lynn Mr. Blodgett
- Terry Frost Hank
- Cliff Nazarro Bobo
- Claire Rochelle Fralick's Secretary
- Martha Tilton Judy Alvin
- Charles Collins Benny Jackson
- Betty Brodel Phoebe Forbes
- Earl Bruce Joe Sweeney
More from Sam Newfield
More films directed by Sam Newfield: Lady in the Fog, Outlaw Women, Lost Continent and Mask of the Dragon.
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Swing Hostess FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Swing Hostess, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swing Hostess?
Swing Hostess runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Swing Hostess released?
Swing Hostess was released on September 8, 1944.
Who directed Swing Hostess?
Swing Hostess was directed by Sam Newfield.
More films by Sam Newfield Who is in the cast of Swing Hostess?
Swing Hostess stars Philip Van Zandt as Merlini, Iris Adrian as Marge O'Day and Paul Porcasi as Spumoni, among 12 credited actors.
Does Swing Hostess have a post-credit scene?
No. Swing Hostess has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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