Swing Time
dir. George Stevens · 1936
Life is a dance of choices and relationships, where the pursuit of personal dreams often complicates our connections with others.
In "Swing Time," the dance floor becomes a battleground for love and ambition, as Lucky navigates the complexities of romance and responsibility. This delightful musical showcases the enchanting choreography of Fred Astaire, underpinned by a narrative that explores the bittersweet tension between past love and new beginnings.
Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.
