Swing Your Lady (1938)

One of the worst movies I've ever seen

Don't listen to the negative reviews

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Quite a few reviewers used the word "cute" and that's the first word that came to my mind, too. The Turner folks on TV only gave it 1 1/2 stars and I think that's unfair. It definitely deserves more than that. There are some snappy songs from Penny Singleton of Blondie fame, there is some acting from Humphrey Bogart in a very unusual role (and that's the humor, seeing him out of character and saying silly stuff when thrown on the ground by a female Blacksmith). and the rest of the cast hold their own. No, it's not the funniest movie you'll ever see. But this isn't brain surgery we're talking about here (though some of the characters seem to have had brain surgery or to be in need of it!)The leads manage to actually make you interested in what happens to them, even though you know it will all come out right in the end. You're still rooting for the good guys and for love to conquer all, perhaps in a half-nelson.A fast, funny film with some snappy though dated tunes and even some "rug cutting" here and there. It's not an Oscar contender, but for what it is, it's funny and, well...cute.

I loved it...awesome! Nice example of "hillbilly" films, never condescending. The music is excellent and Ms Fazenda is great! Did others not like Bogart in this movie? I thought he was well-cast as the conniving city-slicker "wrasslin" promoter.Nat Pendleton as the Greek "wrassler" in love with the local "big gal" blacksmith is adorable (I think this is a "spoiler" but it was obvious from the beginning). He always plays the dim, yet big-hearted guy in movies (as an orderly in "Harvey" particularly memorable). Lots of other Warner's character players: Allen Jenkins and Frank McHugh, two of my favorites.Lots of good-natured laughs. Altogether a great 78 minutes...I'll watch it again!

There are a few laughs here and some nice old-time country music. The wrestling match is great, thanks to Daniel Boone Savage. Ronald Reagan has a short part. For Bogart fans, this film is a must because he didn't act in very many comedies.

I will just start by saying this was a funny and cute movie.It stars Humphery Bogart as a Wrestling promoter who was come to the Ozarks with his wrestler Joe. Joe,a loveable dim-wit, has been entered into an exhibition match with the local Amazon,and black smith. Miss Sadie Horn, to whom Ed (Bogart) has instructed him not to meet untill the day of the match.All things change when one evening Joe is out running and stumbles over Miss Horn working. He falls hopelessly in love with her and she is quite smitten by him. Much to the dis-may of her Beau,Noah.The comedy insues,with this very odd triangle, and witty dialogue. a must see by all classic movie viewers.My favorite line from this movie is:(Joe is holding a horseshoe that Sadie gave him for luck)Joe: (rubbing the horseshoe and looking very sad)Man: what is he doing?Ed: I don't know...maybe he saving up for a horse.