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On the Air

MOVIE • 1939

On the Air

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The setting is a radio broadcast with the bands of Leith Stevens and Bobby Hackett, the vocals by Nan Wynn and a speciality bit by Leslie Lieber playing a toy whistle. Future-and-long-time-voice of the New York Yankees baseball team, Mel Allen (as Melvin Allen), served as the announcer.

TMDB ★ 4.0/5Votes: 2
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Music

Top Cast

Leith Stevens

Leith Stevens

Self / Bandleader

Mel Allen

Mel Allen

Self / Radio Program Announcer

Nan Wynn

Nan Wynn

Self / Singer

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Leslie Lieber

Self / Pennywhistle Player

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Bobby Hackett

Self / Bobby Hackett

Lloyd French

Lloyd French

Director

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Theatrical release date: June 26, 1939

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

June 26, 1939

Runtime

11 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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