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Up in the Air (1940)

APPROVED 62 min  -  Action | Comedy | Mystery  -   9 September 1940 (USA)
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A none-too-popular (nor good) radio singer, Rita Wilson is murdered while singing on the air in a radio studio... See full summary »

Director:

Howard Bretherton

Writer:

Edmond Kelso (original story and screenplay)

Stars:

Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds and Mantan Moreland
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Up in the Air -- A none-too-popular (nor good) radio singer, Rita Wilson is murdered while singing on the air in a radio studio. Radio page boy, Frankie Ryan, and his janitor pal, Jeff, solve the mystery for the none-too-sharp police.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frankie Darro ...
Frankie Ryan
Marjorie Reynolds Marjorie Reynolds ...
Anne Mason
Mantan Moreland Mantan Moreland ...
Jeff Jefferson
Gordon Jones Gordon Jones ...
Tex Barton
Lorna Gray Lorna Gray ...
Singer Rita Wilson aka Gladys Wharton
Tristram Coffin Tristram Coffin ...
Bob Farrell
Clyde Dilson Clyde Dilson ...
Detective Lt. Marty Phillips
Dick Elliott Dick Elliott ...
B. J. Hastings, Station Owner
John Holland John Holland ...
Sam Quigley
Carleton Young Carleton Young ...
Band Leader Dick Stevens
Alex Callam Alex Callam ...
Van Martin - Announcer
Maxine Leslie Maxine Leslie ...
Stella - Switchboard Operator
Ralph Peters Ralph Peters ...
Detective Delaney
Jack Mather Jack Mather ...
Tim Wallace - Comic
Dennis Moore Dennis Moore ...
Gag-Writer Pringle
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Storyline

A none-too-popular (nor good) radio singer, Rita Wilson is murdered while singing on the air in a radio studio. Radio page boy, Frankie Ryan, and his janitor pal, Jeff, solve the mystery for the none-too-sharp police. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Singer | Studio | Police | Singing | Musical Number  | See more »

Taglines:

The Golden Voice That Thrilled Millions...SILENCED BY A BULLET! See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Mystery

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Assassinato ao Microfone See more »

Company Credits

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Monogram Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Connections

Remade as There Goes Kelly (1945) See more »

Soundtracks

"By The Looks Of Things"
Written by Harry Tobias and Edward J. Kay (as Edward Kay)
Sung by Marjorie Reynolds
Danced to by Mantan Moreland See more »