Born to Swing (1972)

“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in its heyday. Features a large number of artists including: the Count Basie Band, Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, Buck Clayton and Gene Krupa.” - BFI

Director: John Jeremy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Editing: John Jeremy
Production: Silverscreen Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born to Swing about?
“A tribute to the Swing Era evoked by skillful intercutting of rare material examining the varying fortunes of five ex-Basie sidemen. It looks at the years between 1930 and 1945 when Swing was in its heyday. Features a large number of artists including: the Count Basie Band, Buddy Tate, Earle Warren, Buck Clayton and Gene Krupa.” - BFI
Who directed Born to Swing?
Born to Swing was directed by John Jeremy.
Who stars in Born to Swing?
Born to Swing stars Humphrey Lyttelton, Buck Clayton, John Hammond, Andy Kirk, Jo Jones, Albert McCarthy.
How long is Born to Swing?
Born to Swing has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Born to Swing?
Born to Swing is a Documentary film.
Where was Born to Swing produced?
Born to Swing was produced in United Kingdom.