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Swing High

7.1(12)193210m2

Swing High is a 1932 American Pre-Code short documentary film directed by Jack Cummings. In 1932, it was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Novelty). The film documents The Flying Codonas, a family of flying trapeze artists.

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English
  • trapeze artist

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United States of America

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  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical12 Nov 1932

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Swing High was released on 12 November 1932.

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    CinemaSerf

    2/11/2024

    7/10

    The usually lightly sarcastic Pete Smith narrates this short documentary looking at the acrobatic Codona family. We start with a little bit of Vera's practice session before Alfredo tests the apparatus before a live show with a packed audience below. He flies through the air with the greatest of ease (at up to 60mph) with pirouettes and turns before being caught by his brother Lalo. There's quite an interesting persp…

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