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Murder in the Air

"A Battle Aboard a Doomed Dirigible!"

June 1, 1940 0h 55m 4.7/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Murder in the Air is a action/thriller film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ronald Reagan, Eddie Foy Jr., and John Litel

Synopsis

Enemy agents are everywhere and they are sabotaging all important war deliveries. The body of a hobo found in a train wreck had a money belt with $50,000 and a tattoo of a circle and arrow. This is a tattoo for saboteurs for hire and Brass must impersonate the dead man to find out what his orders are. As Steve Coe, he meets with the band of enemy agents in California and everything goes well until the wife of the dead 'Hobo' shows up. Luckily, Gabby is able to save Brass and Brass learns what is his assignment. He is to board the USN airship 'Mason', which is testing the super secret Inertia Projector, and destroy the airship.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 0h 55m 55 minutes total
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User Rating 4.7/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • First National Pictures
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murder in the Air about?

Enemy agents are everywhere and they are sabotaging all important war deliveries. The body of a hobo found in a train wreck had a money belt with $50,000 and a tattoo of a circle and arrow. This is...

Who directed Murder in the Air?

Murder in the Air was directed by Lewis Seiler.

How long is Murder in the Air?

Murder in the Air has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).

When was Murder in the Air released?

Murder in the Air was released on June 1, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Murder in the Air?

The main cast of Murder in the Air includes Ronald Reagan, Eddie Foy Jr., John Litel, Lya Lys, Frank Wilcox.