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Up in the Air (1940)
Directed by Howard Bretherton
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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. Radio page boy, Frankie Ryan, and his janitor pal, Jeff, solve the mystery for the none-too-sharp police.
Rated NR | Length 62 minutes
Actors
Frankie Darro | Marjorie Reynolds | Mantan Moreland | Gordon Jones | Lorna Gray | Tris Coffin | Clyde Dilson | Dick Elliott | John Holland | Carleton Young | Alex Callam | Maxine Leslie | Ralph Peters | Jack Mather | Dennis Moore | Phil Kramer | George Morrell | Bob Terry
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2023 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Perfectly fine Matinee caper with a super cringe blackface scene by Frankie Darro opposite the always amusing Mantan Moreland. Wonder if there’s a autobiography or book about his career. He’s basically the same character in every movie yet a welcome edition.
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