Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, George Metaxa, Landers Stevens, Pierre Watkin
Contributors: Pandro S. Berman, Howard Lindsay, Allan Scott, Erwin Gelsey, Nathaniel Shilkret, Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, David Abel
One of the greatest musicals of Hollywood’s Golden Age, *Swing Time* (1936) pairs Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a dazzling display of song and dance. Directed by George Stevens, the film follows John 'Lucky' Garnett (Astaire), a gambler and dancer who must prove his worth before marrying his fiancée. When he travels to New York with his friend Pop (Victor Moore) to earn $25,000, he encounters Penny (Ginger Rogers), a dance instructor. What begins as a misunderstanding soon turns into an enchanting romance filled with unforgettable musical numbers and breathtaking choreography. This Criterion Collection release presents *Swing Time* in a beautifully restored edition with a wealth of special features celebrating its legacy.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | George Stevens |
| Starring | Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, George Metaxa, Landers Stevens, Pierre Watkin |
| Contributors | Pandro S. Berman, Howard Lindsay, Allan Scott, Erwin Gelsey, Nathaniel Shilkret, Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, David Abel |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC3034BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629208535 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | B |
| Release Date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Originally Issued | 1936 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 80g |
| Genre | Musical |
| BBFC Certification | PG (Parental Guidance) |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 103 minutes |
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