On the Air poster

On the Air poster

On the Air

1939 11m 8Movie

Music

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.

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Lloyd French

Director

Top Cast

Leith Stevens

Leith Stevens

Self / Bandleader

Mel Allen

Mel Allen

Self / Radio Program Announcer

Nan Wynn

Nan Wynn

Self / Singer

Leslie Lieber

Self / Pennywhistle Player

Bobby Hackett

Self / Bobby Hackett