A legendary but aging swashbuckler film actor from the 1930s and 1940s. Arrives at the studio drunk and is monitored by Benjy to stay sober for his live TV appearance. He secretly cares for his estranged daughter Tess, overcomes a live broadcast panic, and ultimately redeems himself by swinging onto stage in costume to help defeat thugs during a sketch.
They share a brief, unscripted social space through Benjy's courtship.
Benjy views Swann as a cinematic hero and inspiration.
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