Swing Hostess

Swing Hostess

Swing Hostess

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Swing Hostess

"Here she is...THE FIRST LADY OF SWING!...and you'll love her!"

1944

1h 16m

6.8(5 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Music

Overview

An out-of-work band singer gets a job at a jukebox company and makes a hit.

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13 members

Acting

Martha Tilton

Judy Alvin

Martha Tilton

Acting

Iris Adrian

Marge O'Day

Iris Adrian

Acting

Charles Collins

Benny Jackson

Charles Collins

Acting

Cliff Nazarro

Bobo

Cliff Nazarro

Acting

Harry Holman

Fralick

Harry Holman

Acting

Emmett Lynn

Mr. Blodgett

Emmett Lynn

Acting

Betty Brodel

Phoebe Forbes

No Image

Acting

Philip Van Zandt

Merlini

Philip Van Zandt

Acting

Earl Bruce

Joe Sweeney

No Image

Acting

Paul Porcasi

Spumoni

Paul Porcasi

Acting

Claire Rochelle

Fralick's Secretary

Claire Rochelle

Acting

Terry Frost

Hank

Terry Frost

Acting

Philip Van Zandt

Merlini - the Magician

Philip Van Zandt

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