Movie: Symphony of Swing

Top 4 Billed Cast

Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw

Himself

Helen Forrest
Helen Forrest

Herself - Singer

Tony Pastor
Tony Pastor

Himself - Singer / Saxophonist

Buddy Rich
Buddy Rich

Himself - Drummer (uncredited)

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    Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform four popular songs, "Alone Together", "Jeepers Creepers", "Deep Purple", and "Lady Be Good".

  • Release Date

    1939-12-30

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    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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