Swing time
(DVD)
Contributors
Stevens, George, 1904-1975, film director.
Astaire, Fred, actor.
Rogers, Ginger, 1911-1995, actor.
Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
Astaire, Fred, actor.
Rogers, Ginger, 1911-1995, actor.
Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
Published
[United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2019].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2019].
Language
English
UPC
715515231114
Notes
General Note
Title from web page.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1936.
General Note
Full screen (1.37:1).
General Note
Special features: Audio commentary from 1986 featuring John Mueller; archival interviews; new interview with George Stevens, Jr.; In full swing: new program on the film's choreography and soundtrack; new interview iwth Mia Mask on the "Bojangles of Harlem" number; essay by Sara Smith.
Participants/Performers
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers.
Description
In this irresistible musical, the legendary dancing duo is at the pinnacle of their art as a feckless gambler and the shrewd dancing instructor in whom he more than meets his match. Director George Stevens laces their romance with humor and clears the floor for the movie2s showstopping dance scenes, in which they take seemingly effortless flight in a virtuosic fusion of ballroom and tap styles.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, full screen (1.37:1); monaural.
Language
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnelon Library - Adult Media | DVD SWING | Available | |
| Morris County Library - Adult Media | SWING TIME DVD18494 | Available | |
| Rockaway Township Library - Adult Media - Special | DVD ADULT- S | CRITERION COLLECTION | Available |
| Wharton Library - Adult Media | DVD C104 | Available |
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Stevens, G., Astaire, F., & Rogers, G. (2019). Swing time . The Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stevens, George, 1904-1975, Fred, Astaire and Ginger Rogers. 2019. Swing Time. The Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Stevens, George, 1904-1975, Fred, Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Swing Time The Criterion Collection, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Stevens, George, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers. Swing Time The Criterion Collection, 2019.
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