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Riding on Air (1937)

APPROVED 70 min  -  Action | Adventure | Comedy  -   18 June 1937 (USA)
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Smugglers are using a device for controlling airplanes in flight, and newspaper reporters from Chicago are vying for the story. Reporter Elmer Lane is out to scoop rival reporter Betty Harrison, and capture her heart in the process.

Director:

Edward Sedgwick

Writers:

Richard Macaulay (Elmer Rice character), Richard Macaulay (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee and Florence Rice
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Cast

Cast overview:
Joe E. Brown ...
Elmer Lane
Guy Kibbee Guy Kibbee ...
J. Rutherford 'Doc' Waddington
Florence Rice Florence Rice ...
Betty Harrison
Vinton Hayworth Vinton Hayworth ...
Harvey Schuman (as Vinton Haworth)
Anthony Nace Anthony Nace ...
Bill Hilton
Harlan Briggs Harlan Briggs ...
Mr. Harrison
Andrew Tombes Andrew Tombes ...
Eddie Byrd
Clem Bevans Clem Bevans ...
Sheriff
Harry C. Bradley Harry C. Bradley ...
Mayor
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Storyline

When he wins $5000 in an essay contest for a breakfast cereal, small town reporter and amateur aviator Elmer Lane becomes a target for con man Doc Waddington. After the naive newsman involves gullible local businessmen in the scheme and they discover they've been flim-flammed, his credibility with his friends and fiancée 'is shattered. In order to restore his reputation, the novice pilot needs to solve a murder and expose a bootlegging smuggling ring. Written by duke1029@aol.com  

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Reporter | Pilot | Newspaper | Bootlegging | Airplane  | See more »

Taglines:

With his heart in his mouth and his mouth wide open, he's off! See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

All Is Confusion See more »

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Production Co:

David L. Loew Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor High Fidelity Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Elmer Lane: [Used several times] Heeeyyyyyyy!
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Soundtracks

"I'm Tired of Trying to Make You Care"
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