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Radio City Revels (1938)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Comedy | Musical | Romance  -   11 February 1938 (USA)
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A songwriter uses the songs one of his pupils writes while sleeping for his own contract.

Director:

Benjamin Stoloff

Writers:

Matt Brooks (story), Eddie Davis (screenplay), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Bob Burns, Jack Oakie and Kenny Baker
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Burns Bob Burns ...
Lester Robin
Jack Oakie Jack Oakie ...
Harry Miller
Kenny Baker Kenny Baker ...
Kenny Baker
Ann Miller ...
Billie Shaw
Victor Moore Victor Moore ...
Paul Plummer
Milton Berle ...
Teddy Jordan
Helen Broderick Helen Broderick ...
Gertie Shaw
Jane Froman ...
Buster West Buster West ...
Squenchy
Melissa Mason Melissa Mason ...
Lisa
Richard Lane Richard Lane ...
Crane
Marilyn Vernon Marilyn Vernon ...
Delia Robin
Hal Kemp Hal Kemp ...
Hal Kemp, Bandleader
Don Wilson Don Wilson ...
Radio Announcer Don Wilson
William Brisbane William Brisbane ...
Mr. Ipswich
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Storyline

Washed-up songwriter Harry Miller and his neighbor, dancer Billie Shaw, are insolvent despite efforts to find work in radio. But Harry is visited by his "student," hillbilly Lester Robin, who can only write songs in his dreams. And lo! Lester's first nap yields a song hit for which Harry takes credit. But to fulfill his new contract, he needs to keep Lester sleeping, amidst romantic complications. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Song | Songwriter | Arkansas | Radio | Dancer  | See more »

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The Roaring Show from Rhythm Row! (original poster) See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Andam Canções no Ar See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$810,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$510,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

In Feb. 1938, this film was being shown on a double bill with The Jury's Secret. See more »

Quotes

Harry Miller: We're gonna have yachts, motorcars, penthouses...
Teddy Jordan: Oh boy, don't forget a ham sandwich!
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Connections

Edited into Footlight Varieties (1951) See more »

Soundtracks

"TAKE A TIP FROM THE TULIP"
Written by Allie Wrubel
Lyrics Herb Magidson
Sung by Jane Froman with Hal Kemp's orchestra
also by Bob Burns, Jack Oakie, Kenny Baker, Ann Miller,
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