Radio City Revels (1938)

A songwriter uses the songs one of his pupils writes while sleeping for his own contract.

Director:

Benjamin Stoloff

Writers:

Eddie Davis (screen play), Matt Brooks (screen play),

Stars:

Bob Burns, Jack Oakie, Kenny Baker

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Bob Burns	...	Lester
Jack Oakie	...	Harry
Kenny Baker	...	Kenny
Victor Moore	...	Paul
Milton Berle	...	Teddy
Helen Broderick	...	Gertie
Ann Miller	...	Billie
Jane Froman	...	Jane
Buster West	...	Squenchy
Melissa Mason	...	Lisa
Richard Lane	...	Crane
Marilyn Vernon	...	Delia
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bonnie Gaye Cowen
Hal Kemp	...	Orchestra Leader

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.

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Plot Keywords:

song | dancer | songwriter | arkansas | radio | 

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Taglines:

The Roaring Show from Rhythm Row! (original poster)

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 February 1938 (USA)

Also Known As:

Andam Canções no Ar

Box Office

Budget:

$810,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$510,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

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

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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

Featured in Gauchos of El Dorado (1941)

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Soundtracks

"SPEAK YOUR HEART"
(1938)
Music by Allie Wrubel
Lyrics Herb Magidson
Sung briefly by Bob Burns (uncredited)
Sung by Jane Froman (uncredited) with Hal Kemp and His Orchestra (uncredited)
Danced by Ann Miller (uncredited)

User Reviews

Well, well, well

A wonderfully camp and extraordinary musical offering! The story - if you can call it that - is about a simple-minded farmboy who writes songs in his sleep. Ann Miller dances well. Recommended to lovers of the genre - but Astaire and Rogers it ain't.