Up in the Air
1940, English. Directed by Howard Bretherton.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Howard BrethertonDirector
- Frankie DarroFrankie Ryan
- Marjorie ReynoldsAnne Mason
- Mantan MorelandJeff Jefferson
- Gordon JonesTex Barton
- Lorna GraySinger Rita Wilson aka Gladys Wharton
- Tristram CoffinBob Farrell
- Clyde DilsonDetective Lt. Marty Phillips
- Dick ElliottB. J. Hastings, Station Owner
- John HollandSam Quigley
- Carleton YoungBand Leader Dick Stevens
- Alex CallamVan Martin - Announcer
- Maxine LeslieStella - Switchboard Operator
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmond Kelso
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Up in the Air: quick answers
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How long is Up in the Air?
Up in the Air runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Up in the Air have a post-credits scene?
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Up in the Air parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Up in the Air is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Up in the Air on?
Up in the Air isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Up in the Air?
If you liked Up in the Air, try That Thing You Do!, Drumline: A New Beat, Lemonade Mouth.
Who directed Up in the Air?
Up in the Air (1940) was directed by Howard Bretherton and stars Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland.