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Sweet and Lowdown

Play trailer Poster for Sweet and Lowdown Released Sep 5, 1944 1h 16m Musical Play Trailer Watchlist
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In Chicago, Johnny Birch's (James Cardwell) brother steals the clarinet of swing bandleader Benny Goodman (Benny Goodman) to force him to hear Johnny play trombone. Impressed by Johnny's talent, Benny offers him a spot in the band. On the train to their next gig, Johnny meets and is smitten by Pat Sterling (Lynn Bari), the band's flirty lead singer. Concerned by Johnny's naiveté, Benny introduces him to Trudy Wilson (Linda Darnell) instead -- who Johnny mistakes for a teenager and snubs.

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s r A feel good romance centered around Bennie Goodman and his orchestra. It had great music and a simple, but good plot. Some real beauties of the time too. It focused on a young trombonist trying to find his way in the music scene and gets some help from Goodman, but then gets too big for his britches. Saw on TCM. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Archie Mayo

Director

Benny Goodman

Self

James Cardwell

Johnny Birch

Linda Darnell

Trudy Wilson

Jack Oakie

Popsy

Lynn Bari

Pat Stirling
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Synopsis In Chicago, Johnny Birch's (James Cardwell) brother steals the clarinet of swing bandleader Benny Goodman (Benny Goodman) to force him to hear Johnny play trombone. Impressed by Johnny's talent, Benny offers him a spot in the band. On the train to their next gig, Johnny meets and is smitten by Pat Sterling (Lynn Bari), the band's flirty lead singer. Concerned by Johnny's naiveté, Benny introduces him to Trudy Wilson (Linda Darnell) instead -- who Johnny mistakes for a teenager and snubs.
Director
Archie Mayo
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 5, 1944, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jul 30, 2013
Runtime
1h 16m