---
title: "Swing Hostess"
year: 1944
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/swing-hostess-1944"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 117252
imdb_id: "tt0037336"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Swing Hostess (1944) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/swing-hostess-1944

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Swing Hostess" (1944).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of provided details.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Swing Hostess
Year: 1944
Release Date: 09/08/1944 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Musical comedy
Director: Sam Newfield
Production Company: Producers Releasing Corporation
Cast: Martha Tilton, Iris Adrian, Charles Collins, Betty Brodel, Cliff Nazarro, Harry Holman.
Plot: An out-of-work/unemployed big band singer (specifically a Benny Goodman vocalist) gets a job as an operator at a jukebox company and makes a hit. It is a rags-to-riches-to-rags story. She falls in love with a bandleader.
Runtime: 1h 16m
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        Swing Hostess is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by Sam Newfield for Producers Releasing Corporation. The movie features a cast including Martha Tilton, Iris Adrian, Charles Collins, Betty Brodel, Cliff Nazarro, and Harry Holman. Released in

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Tubi TV | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Newfield
- **Networks / Studios**: Sigmund Neufeld Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Martha Tilton** as *Judy Alvin*
- **Iris Adrian** as *Marge O'Day*
- **Charles Collins** as *Benny Jackson*
- **Cliff Nazarro** as *Bobo*
- **Harry Holman** as *Fralick*
- **Emmett Lynn** as *Mr. Blodgett*
- **Betty Brodel** as *Phoebe Forbes*
- **Philip Van Zandt** as *Merlini*
- **Earl Bruce** as *Joe Sweeney*
- **Paul Porcasi** as *Spumoni*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Swing Hostess online?
Swing Hostess is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Swing Hostess worth watching?
Swing Hostess holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Swing Hostess and when was it released?
Swing Hostess is a feature film with a runtime of 76 minutes. It was released in 1944. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Swing Hostess?
Swing Hostess was directed by Sam Newfield.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Swing Hostess — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/117252)
- [Swing Hostess - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_Hostess)
- [Swing Hostess (1944) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037336/)
- [Swing Hostess (1944) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/swing-hostess/1076320/credits/)

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