
Swing Time (1936)★ 7.1/10
- Comedy
- Romance
- Musical
Directed by: George Stevens
Written by: Howard Lindsay, Allan Scott, Erwin Gelsey, Ben Holmes, Rian James
Lucky, a gambler and dancer, must earn $25,000 to marry his fiancée. But when he falls for a dance teacher, he suddenly loses all motivation to make the money.
Cast & crew
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Fred AstaireLucky Garnett
Ginger RogersPenny Carroll
Victor MoorePop Cardetti
Helen BroderickMabel Anderson
Eric BloreGordon
Betty FurnessMargaret Watson
Georges MetaxaRicky Romero
Dorothy DavidsonDancer
William BaileyRoulette Player (uncredited)
Harry BernardSecond Stagehand (uncredited)
William A. BoardwayNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Harry BowenFirst Stagehand (uncredited)Videos
See all ›Awards · 1 wins, 1 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1937Oscar · Best Music, Original Song
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1937Oscar · Best Dance Direction
Reviews
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Remigio3May 27, 2025
Remigio3May 27, 2025Surprisingly, this was my first time seeing Astaire and Rogers together, and their chemistry is flawless. Each routine is impeccably choreographed, emotionally rich, and inventive. Unfortunately, the story is contrived and painfully silly, culminating in a forced, awkward group laugh that lands with a thud.
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Timeae4UMay 23, 2025
Timeae4UMay 23, 2025The plot may be flimsy, but "Swing Time" more than makes up for it with buoyant charm and timeless musical numbers. The comedy hits the mark and the dances are dazzling, especially the partner dances between Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, though Astaire’s solo lacks the same spark. Still, compared to "Top Hat," it feels a touch less magical.
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VichyStylesJune 3, 2025
VichyStylesJune 3, 2025Surpreendentemente, esta foi a primeira vez que vi Astaire e Rogers juntos, e a química deles é impecável. Cada número é impecavelmente coreografado, emocionalmente rico e inventivo. Infelizmente, a história é artificial e dolorosamente boba, culminando em uma risada forçada e estranha do grupo.
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wslaughterJune 3, 2025
wslaughterJune 3, 2025Sorprendentemente, esta fue la primera vez que vi a Astaire y Rogers juntos, y su química es impecable. Cada número está coreografiado con perfección, cargado de emoción y creatividad. Lamentablemente, la historia es forzada y ridículamente tonta, culminando en una risa grupal forzada que cae como un balde de agua fría.
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v_plinMay 27, 2025
v_plinMay 27, 2025Puede que la trama sea endeble, pero Ritmo loco lo compensa con su encanto contagioso y números musicales inolvidables. El humor funciona y los bailes deslumbran, sobre todo los de pareja entre Fred Astaire y Ginger Rogers, aunque el solo de Astaire no tiene el mismo brillo. Aun así, comparada conSombrero de copa, le falta un poco de magia.
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urbana2May 27, 2025
urbana2May 27, 2025O enredo pode ser frágil, mas Ritmo Louco mais do que compensa com charme alegre e números musicais atemporais. A comédia acerta o alvo e as danças são deslumbrantes, especialmente as danças em dupla entre Fred Astaire e Ginger Rogers, embora o solo de Astaire não tenha o mesmo brilho. Ainda assim, comparado a O Picolino, parece um pouco menos mágico.
















