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Up in the Air

NR1h 2m1940Howard Bretherton
IMDb 5.7
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"Frankie 'scoops' the police and traps the killer!"

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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What is Up in the Air (1940) about?

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.

Who stars in Up in the Air?

Up in the Air stars Frankie Darro (Frankie Ryan), Marjorie Reynolds (Anne Mason), Mantan Moreland (Jeff Jefferson), Gordon Jones (Tex Barton), Lorna Gray (Singer Rita Wilson aka Gladys Wharton). The film was directed by Howard Bretherton.

How long is Up in the Air?

Up in the Air has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is Up in the Air worth watching?

Up in the Air holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Comedy, Mystery, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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