Swinging the Lambeth Walk
Len Lye’s camera-less film animates “swing” versions of the popular Lambeth Walk—featuring Django Reinhardt on guitar and Stéphane Grappelli on violin—through scratched and painted imagery directly on celluloid. Sponsored by the Tourist and Industrial Development Association after Lye and his family fell into hardship, the film blends vibrant visual rhythms with music, free of advertising slogans, and stands out as one of Lye’s most playful experiments in direct cinema.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1940 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Music, Animation |
| Director | Len Lye |
| Runtime | 4 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (20 votes) |
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Swinging the Lambeth Walk has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1940. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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