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.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Smokin' Ida Lupino

Film Noir Photos posted this 1947 photo of Ida Lupino practicing a folk dance with Director Peter Godfrey on the set of Escape Me Never.  This image leads to me ask the question:  Could anyone ever do anything in the 1940's without smoking?  One would think a smoldering cigarette in one's hand might make dancing difficult, if not dangerous. 
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