Strictly in the Groove
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Directed by | Vernon Keays |
Cinematography | John W. Boyle |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates | 20 November 1942 |
Running time | 60 min. |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Strictly in the Groove is a 1942 American musical comedy film, built around musical numbers, experienced comedy acts and guest stars. The plot thread a jive-talking college student (Davies) trying to organize a swing-music show at a local resort, where the manager (Franklin Pangborn) puts up some opposition.
Compare to the similar 1945 Rockin' in the Rockies from Columbia, which Keays also directed.
Cast
- Leon Errol as Durham
- Shemp Howard as Pops
- Franklin Pangborn as Cathcart
- Grace McDonald as Dixie
- Mary Healy as Sally Monroe
- Richard Davies as Bob Saunders
- Russell Hicks as R.C. Saunders
- Eddie Johnson as Skat
- Charles Lang as Russ Monroe
- Ralph Dunn as Big Boy
- Holmes Herbert as Commissioner
- Lloyd Ingraham as McClelland
- Tim Ryan as Professor Blake
- unbilled players include Spade Cooley and Neely Edwards
Musical guests
- Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra
- Martha Tilton
- Jimmie Davis
- The Dinning Sisters
- Diamond Solid-Aires
- Jimmy Wakely and his Trio
External links
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