Swing with Bing explained
Swing with Bing is a 1940 short comedic film of a male and female comedy duo covering a professional and celebrity golf tournament. It is a Universal Pictures release. Herbert Polesie directed.[1] The film survives.
It features Bing Crosby[2] golfing and singing. The film is set on location at the Rancho Santa Fe Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The film was produced by the Professional Golf Association of American and Universal.[3] The short film Don't Hook Now was a follow-up.[4]
Notes and References
- Book: Beck, J. J. Johnston; Nick. Baby Face and Pop. March 2, 2011. Xlibris Corporation. 9781456843380. Google Books.
- Book: Kenny, Kevin. American Golf in the Great Depression: The Pros Take to the Grapefruit Circuit. September 10, 2014. McFarland. 9780786478125. Google Books.
- Book: Webb, Graham. Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. July 13, 2020. McFarland. 9781476681184. Google Books.
- Book: Giddins, Gary. Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star: The War Years, 1940-1946. October 30, 2018. Little, Brown. 9780316412353. Google Books.