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Mystery in Swing (1940)

Movie ★ 7.0 76 min

Music Action Adventure

In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.

Arthur Dreifuss Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 9, 1940
Runtime
76 min
IMDb
tt0032833
Language
Studio
Aetna Film Corp.

Cast

Monte Hawley Biff Boyd Tommie Moore Mae Carroll Edward Thompson Capt. Hall Marguerite Whitten Linda Carroll Sybil Lewis Sybil Lewis Cleo Ellis Josephine Edwards Maxine Rae Jess Lee Brooks John Carroll Buck Woods Buck Bedford F.E. Miller F.E. Miller Sgt. Slim Alfred Grant Chet Wallace Robert Webb Prince Ellis Halley Harding Editor Bailey Tom Southern Sgt. Phipps Leonard Christmas Lawyer Jones Charles Andrews Turnkey Earle Morris Reporter Wayburn John Lester Johnson 'Champ', Nightclub Owner CeePee Johnson Bandleader / Singer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mystery in Swing about?
In and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Who directed Mystery in Swing?
Mystery in Swing was directed by Arthur Dreifuss.
Who stars in Mystery in Swing?
Mystery in Swing stars Monte Hawley, Tommie Moore, Edward Thompson, Marguerite Whitten.
When was Mystery in Swing released?
Mystery in Swing is a 1940 music, action, adventure film.
Where can I watch Mystery in Swing?
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