A small town electrician becomes a hit singer in New York and gets involved with a gold digger, a thief, an opera singer and the woman he loves.A small town electrician becomes a hit singer in New York and gets involved with a gold digger, a thief, an opera singer and the woman he loves.A small town electrician becomes a hit singer in New York and gets involved with a gold digger, a thief, an opera singer and the woman he loves.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total
Luis Alberni
- Bit Part
- (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
- One of Mme. Moro's Party Guests
- (uncredited)
Mickey Daniels
- Electrician
- (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Don Downen
- Boy with Telegrams
- (uncredited)
Florence Gill
- Miss Carrie Bowers
- (uncredited)
Betty Goble
- Little Girl
- (uncredited)
Tom Hanlon
- Studio 9 Announcer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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I had never heard of Kenny Baker till this turned up. He certainly could sing but not in a way that appeals to me. He's likable as the hick who becomes a star. Gertrude Michael is excellent as the gold-digger who tries to get his money. Jane Wyman is sweet as the girl who truly cares for him.
But Alice Brady is a scream as a diva. She's an opera singer -- who dubbed her singing voice?? -- and a very grand lady. She presages Mary Boland's classic performance as the Countess in "The Women." There's no reason not to like this harmless movie. And Brady elevates it to having a reason to like it very much indeed.
But Alice Brady is a scream as a diva. She's an opera singer -- who dubbed her singing voice?? -- and a very grand lady. She presages Mary Boland's classic performance as the Countess in "The Women." There's no reason not to like this harmless movie. And Brady elevates it to having a reason to like it very much indeed.
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- Aug 16, 2005
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Storyline
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- TriviaThe $1,000 per week Dodd is offered initially would equate to over $21,000 per week in 2024.
- GoofsClaude Dodd is seen quickly putting on his jacket over shirt sleeves rolled up above his elbows, before taking the stage to sing his first song, but after a brief cut to audience members, his shirt cuffs are showing properly at his wrists under the jacket.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits emanate from the top of the radio transmitter tower.
- SoundtracksAm I in Love?
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Played during the opening credits
Also performed by Kenny Baker during the second broadcast and toward the end
Also played by the band at the nightclub
Details
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) officially released in India in English?
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