Sweet and Low-Down (1944)

Cast

• Benny Goodman - Benny Goodman
• Linda Darnell - Trudy Wilson
• Jack Oakie - Popsy
• Lynn Bari - Pat Stirling
• James Cardwell - Johnny Birch
• Allyn Joslyn - Lester Barnes
• John Campbell - Dixie Zang
• Roy Benson - Skeets McCormick
• Dickie Moore - Military Cadet General 'Mogie' Cramichael
• Terry Moore - Snub-Nosed Girl on Dance Floor (uncredited)

Screenplay

• Richard English (Screenplay)

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical, train, trombone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet and Low-Down about?

After their annual free concert at Chicago's Dearborn Settlement, Benny Goodman and his band are packing up to go to their next engagement when a kid steals Goodman's clarinet. Goodman and Popsie pursue him to a tenement flat where he has led them to hear his brother play the trombone. Shenanigans ensue following Goodman's offering the brother a job with the band.

Who directed Sweet and Low-Down?

Sweet and Low-Down was directed by Archie Mayo.

Who stars in Sweet and Low-Down?

Sweet and Low-Down stars Benny Goodman, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Lynn Bari, James Cardwell, Allyn Joslyn.

How long is Sweet and Low-Down?

Sweet and Low-Down has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).

What genre is Sweet and Low-Down?

Sweet and Low-Down is a Music, Romance film.

Where was Sweet and Low-Down produced?

Sweet and Low-Down was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Sweet and Low-Down?

The themes of Sweet and Low-Down include: Musical Spectacle.