Strictly in the Groove

1942 film
  • 20 November 1942 (1942-11-20)
Running time
60 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Strictly in the Groove is a 1942 American musical comedy film directed by Vernon Keays. It is built around musical numbers, experienced comedy acts and guest stars.

Plot

A jive-talking college student tries to organize a swing-music show at a local resort, where the manager puts up some opposition.

Cast

  • Leon Errol as Durham
  • Shemp Howard as Pops
  • Franklin Pangborn as Cathcart
  • Grace McDonald as Dixie
  • Mary Healy as Sally Monroe
  • Richard Davies as Bob Saunders
  • Russell Hicks as R.C. Saunders
  • Eddie Johnson as Skat
  • Charles Lang as Russ Monroe
  • Ralph Dunn as Big Boy
  • Holmes Herbert as Commissioner
  • Lloyd Ingraham as McClelland
  • Tim Ryan as Professor Blake
  • unbilled players include Spade Cooley and Neely Edwards

Musical guests

  • Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra
  • Martha Tilton
  • Jimmie Davis
  • The Dinning Sisters
  • Diamond Solid-Aires
  • Jimmy Wakely and his Trio
  • Strictly in the Groove at IMDb


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