Spreadin' the Jam (1945)
A young woman who is unable to pay her rent gets some unexpected help when the other tenants throw a last-minute rent party in her apartment. In the process, they all charm the landlady out of a year's rent. The entire story is told in song (swing music) and dance (Jitterbug, Lindy Hop etc.).
Director: Charles Walters
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: October 27, 1945
Cast
- Jan Clayton - Sally
- Ben Lessy - Rent Party Organizer
- Helen Boyce - Landlady (as Helen Boise)
- Les Brown - Bandleader (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Sid Kuller (Original Story)
- Sid Kuller (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jackson Rose
Editing: George Hively
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
rent, song and dance, swing music, short film
More Films by Director: Charles Walters
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spreadin' the Jam about?
- A young woman who is unable to pay her rent gets some unexpected help when the other tenants throw a last-minute rent party in her apartment. In the process, they all charm the landlady out of a year's rent. The entire story is told in song (swing music) and dance (Jitterbug, Lindy Hop etc.).
- Who directed Spreadin' the Jam?
- Spreadin' the Jam was directed by Charles Walters.
- Who stars in Spreadin' the Jam?
- Spreadin' the Jam stars Jan Clayton, Ben Lessy, Helen Boyce, Les Brown.
- How long is Spreadin' the Jam?
- Spreadin' the Jam has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Spreadin' the Jam?
- Spreadin' the Jam is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Spreadin' the Jam produced?
- Spreadin' the Jam was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Spreadin' the Jam?
- The themes of Spreadin' the Jam include: Musical Spectacle.