Swing Time (1936)

Movie Title: Swing Time

Year: 1936

Writer: Howard Lindsay, Allan Scott, Erwin S. Kelsey (from a story by)

Director: George Stevens

ActorCharacter
Fred AstaireLucky Garnet
Ginger RogersPenny Carroll
Victor MoorePop Cardetti
Helen BroderickMabel Anderson
George MetalRicardo Romero

Synopsis: Gambler/dancer Lucky goes to the big city to make some cash in order to prove his worth to the father of the girl he wants to marry… but dance instructor Penny catches his eye and hijinks ensue with some awesome singing and dancing.

Notes: 

  • Won Best Original Song Oscar (The Way You Look Tonight)
  • Nominated for Best Dance Direction Oscar (Bojangles of Harlem)