On the Air
1939, English. Directed by Lloyd French.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 June 1939
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is On the Air?
On the Air runs 11 minutes (0h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is On the Air on?
On the Air isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 June 1939. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed On the Air?
On the Air (1939) was directed by Lloyd French and stars Leith Stevens, Mel Allen, Nan Wynn.