[2][3][4] (The University of California at Berkeley erroneously states it was directed by Arthur Hoerl.

[6] It is currently held in the collections of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Songs in the movie include "Jump, the water's fine", "Let's go to a party" performed by The Four Toppers, "You can't fool yourself about love", "Beat my blues away", and "Swinging sweet and lightly" performed by Cee Pee Johnson and his Orchestra.

[4] A review in Box Office noted, "The cast, largely comprising night-club entertainers, delivers competently and there are a few welcome and well-done musical interludes.

"[8] Mystery in Swing has been noted for being the first time a Black orchestra recorded an entire score for a film.