The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Happy Birthday Lucille Ball!

Born on August 6, 1911, Lucille Ball is best remembered for her movie and television comedy, but if you get the chance, check out Lured (1947).  In this suspense thriller, Ball plays Sandra Carpenter, an American working as a rent-a-dance girl in London.  When one of her friends apparently falls victim to a serial killer who has been luring women to their death via the personal column, Scotland Yard recruits her as bait.  She shines in this part, one of her few dramatic roles, and still manages to make some very clever wisecracks.  Adding even more weight to the cast is leading man/hero (villain?) George Sanders as the possible suspect and Ball's love interest, Charles Coburn as the Scotland Yard inspector, and a brief appearance by the ever menacing Boris Karloff.
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