Swing High, Swing Low (1937) CAROLE LOMBARD

Movie Class by PizzaFLIX: a remake of THE DANCE OF LIFE (1929), SWING HIGH, SWING LOW, became Paramount’s most profitable film of 1937. When 20th Century-Fox purchased the film rights for another version in 1948, Paramount sent them the original 35mm negative which was not returned and is now considered lost. Stars: Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Lamour Director: Mitchell Leisen A beautiful passenger on a cruise ship passing through the Panama Canal flirts with a soldier on his last patrol. She’s a singer, he’s a brilliant trumpet player. They make beautiful music together and tie the knot. But can their love withstand the persistent attentions of a former flame? Watch for a young Anthony Quinn.