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Swingin' Along is a 1961 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton. The film, which was released by 20th Century Fox, marked the final appearance of the comedy team of Tommy Noonan and Peter Marshall. The film focuses on Noonan as a courier who dreams of becoming a songwriter and Marshall as a con artist who wants to enter Noonan’s original composition in a music competition. The film co-stars Barbara Eden and features musical performances by Ray Charles, Bobby Vee and Roger Williams.
According to Peter Marshall, the film was originally planned under the title Double Trouble and the screenplay was originally written for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. It was later re-released with the Double Trouble title.
Original Release
04/16/1961
US Release
04/16/1961
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tommy Noonan | Freddy |
| Peter Marshall | Duke |
| Barbara Eden | Carol Walker |
| Ray Charles | Himself / Self |
| Roger Williams | Himself / Self |
| Bobby Vee | Himself / Self |
| Connie Gilchrist | Aunt Sophie |
| Carol Christensen | Ginny |
| Alan Carney | Officer Sullivan |
| Mike Mazurki | Bookie |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tommy Noonan | Freddy |
| Peter Marshall | Duke |
| Barbara Eden | Carol Walker |
| Ray Charles | Himself / Self |
| Roger Williams | Himself / Self |
| Bobby Vee | Himself / Self |
| Connie Gilchrist | Aunt Sophie |
| Carol Christensen | Ginny |
| Alan Carney | Officer Sullivan |
| Mike Mazurki | Bookie |
| Tommy Farrell | Georgie |
| Leonard Bremen | Willie |
| Sandra Warner | Secretary |
| Terry Miele | Mrs. Crenshaw |
| Art Baker | Television Announcer |
| Don Diamond | Tony |
| Ted Knight | Priest |
| Frank Wilcox | Psychiatrist |
| Jimmy Ames | Piano Mover |
| Marie Blake | Woman in Apartment No. 1 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jack Leewood | Producer |
