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On the Air

1939
11m
Music

Status

Released

Release

1939

Runtime

11m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
11m
Jun 26, 1939
Director
Lloyd French
Lloyd French
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Leith Stevens

Leith Stevens

Self / Bandleader

Mel Allen

Mel Allen

Self / Radio Program Announcer

Nan Wynn

Nan Wynn

Self / Singer

Leslie Lieber

Self / Pennywhistle Player

Bobby Hackett

Self / Bobby Hackett

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