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