swing era

His film 'The Cotton Club' (1984) is a quintessential swing era exploration, depicting the glamorous and complex world of 1930s Harlem's legendary jazz venue.

'Ragtime' (1981) captures the musical and social energy of early 20th-century America, bridging into the swing era's emergence through its rich jazz and popular music soundtrack.

Allen frequently references and celebrates swing era aesthetics, music, and culture throughout his filmography, most notably in 'Midnight in Paris' and his nostalgic homages to 1930s-40s jazz.