Riding on Air
"The world's dizziest aviator opens his throttle just to ventilate his tonsils as he hops from cloud to cloud for love and glory!"
Originally released in 1937. Riding on Air is a comedy film. directed by Edward Sedgwick. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee, and Florence Rice
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joe E. Brown
as Elmer Lane
Guy Kibbee
as J. Rutherford 'Doc' Waddington
Florence Rice
as Betty Harrison
Vinton Hayworth
as Harvey Schumann
Anthony Nace
as Bill Hilton
Harlan Briggs
as Mr. Harrison
Andrew Tombes
as Eddie Byrd
Clem Bevans
as Sheriff
Harry C. Bradley
as Mayor
Dennis O'Keefe
as Radium Plane 23 Co-Pilot (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- David L. Loew Productions
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, an...
Who directed Riding on Air?
Riding on Air was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
How long is Riding on Air?
Riding on Air has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Riding on Air released?
Riding on Air was released on June 18, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riding on Air?
The main cast of Riding on Air includes Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee, Florence Rice, Vinton Hayworth, Anthony Nace.