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.
"Swing High" is a peculiar little film from 1930. If you’re into early talkies, the kind where sound itself was still a bit of a novelty and the acting feels big, you might find some charm here. Anyone expecting modern pacing or subtle performances, though, will probably be left scratching their head. This one is for t...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Joseph Santley
Charles Horan
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""Swing High" is a peculiar little film from 1930. If you’re into early talkies, the kind where sound itself was still a bit of a novelty and the acting feels big, you might find some charm here. Anyone expecting modern pacing or subtle performances, though, will probably be left scratching their head. This one is for the curious film history buffs, really. Others might just think it’s a bit of a mess. The story centers on Maryan, who sings and performs in a traveling medicine show. She’s looked ..."
Mickey Bennett
James Seymour, Joseph Santley
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