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1940•1h 6m•Released•EN

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7.3/ 10
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Overview

Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her. Cassidy is murdered that night and Johnny is jailed for the crime. Kitty, her father Andy Tracy, and waterfront-priest Father Cameron believe Johnny is innocent but all evidence points to his guilt.

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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

December 25, 1940

Runtime

1h 6m

Rating

7.3 / 10

Votes

3

Budget

Not available

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

1.2

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Cast

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Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Johnny Barnes

Irene Hervey

Irene Hervey

Kitty Tracy

Barry Fitzgerald

Barry Fitzgerald

The Icky

Raymond Walburn

Raymond Walburn

Adm. Andy Tracy

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Father Cameron

Esther Ralston

Esther Ralston

Frances March

Edward Gargan

Edward Gargan

Hank

Edward Pawley

Edward Pawley

Monte March

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Jean-Beauty Shop owner

Lewis Howard

Lewis Howard

Warren Sanford

Minerva Urecal

Minerva Urecal

Landlady

Don Zelaya

Don Zelaya

Felipe

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Featured Crew

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Arthur Lubin

Arthur Lubin

Director

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Stanley Rubin

Screenplay

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Edmund L. Hartmann

Screenplay

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