Swing High (1930)
With an all-star cast of sixteen
To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
Cast
- Helen Twelvetrees - Maryan
- Fred Scott - Garry
- Dorothy Burgess - Trixie
- John Sheehan - Doc May
- Daphne Pollard - Mrs. May
- George Fawcett - Pop Garner
- Bryant Washburn - Ringmaster Joe
- Bryant Washburn - Billy
- Sally Starr - Ruth
- 'Little Billy' Rhodes - Major Tiny
Screenplay
Keywords
circus
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swing High about?
- To avoid hostilities, Maryan, the ward of Doc May, a medicine show owner, induces Pop Garner, a circus owner, to join forces with her guardian. Doc May and Daphne, his wife, work as clowns; and Garry, a singing soldier of fortune, sings along with Maryan's act. Ruth, Maryan's partner, quits to get married; and Joe, who is jealous of Garry, replaces her with Trixie, his former assistant. When Garry announces his engagement to Maryan, Trixie persuades him to join a strip poker game in a drunken state and "compromises" him in the presence of his fiancée. Grief-stricken, Maryan falls during her act, and Garry, robbed of circus funds, is arrested. In spite of her injuries, Maryan, learning of Trixie's treachery, performs the act with her and forces a confession by threatening to drop her; Garry is released and is welcomed back to the show.
- Who directed Swing High?
- Swing High was directed by Joseph Santley.
- Who stars in Swing High?
- Swing High stars Helen Twelvetrees, Fred Scott, Dorothy Burgess, John Sheehan, Daphne Pollard, George Fawcett.
- How long is Swing High?
- Swing High has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Swing High?
- Swing High is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Swing High produced?
- Swing High was produced in United States of America.