Swing It, Sailor!

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Swing It, Sailor!
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Swing it, Sailor.(1938).Isabel Jewell, Wallace Ford, and friend.
Directed by Raymond Cannon
Written by Clarence Marks (original story) and
David Diamond (original story)
Clarence Marks (screenplay) and
David Diamond (screenplay)
Produced by David Diamond (producer)
Gaston Glass (associate producer)[ citation needed ] (uncredited)
StarringSee below
Cinematography Richard Fryer
Edited by Aaron Nibley
Gene Milford
Distributed by Grand National
Release date
  • 1938 (1938)
Running time
57 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Swing It, Sailor! is a 1938 American film directed by actor/screenwriter Raymond Cannon.

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Plot summary

Sailor Husky proposes marriage to every girl in every port. He can't swim, and is ready to be discharged from the Navy, but he's always helping his pal, Pete. Pete would hate to see Husky leave, as Pete has to do all the work himself. Husky's new girl is Myrtle, who goes through men like Kleenex, trolling for a well-heeled catch. Pete tries to save his friend from her; but, is it only for himself? It looks like they are in for a fight.

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