Riding on Air (1937)
The world's dizziest aviator opens his throttle just to ventilate his tonsils as he hops from cloud to cloud for love and glory!
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
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 18, 1937
Cast
- Joe E. Brown - Elmer Lane
- Guy Kibbee - J. Rutherford 'Doc' Waddington
- Florence Rice - Betty Harrison
- Vinton Hayworth - Harvey Schumann
- Anthony Nace - Bill Hilton
- Harlan Briggs - Mr. Harrison
- Andrew Tombes - Eddie Byrd
- Clem Bevans - Sheriff
- Harry C. Bradley - Mayor
- Dennis O'Keefe - Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Richard Flournoy (Screenplay)
- Richard Macaulay (Screenplay)
- Richard Macaulay (Characters)
Production: RKO Radio Pictures, David L. Loew Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
flying
More Films by Director: Edward Sedgwick
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Riding on Air about?
- 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.
- Who directed Riding on Air?
- Riding on Air was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
- Who stars in Riding on Air?
- Riding on Air stars Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee, Florence Rice, Vinton Hayworth, Anthony Nace, Harlan Briggs.
- How long is Riding on Air?
- Riding on Air has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Riding on Air?
- Riding on Air is a Comedy film.
- Where was Riding on Air produced?
- Riding on Air was produced in United States of America.