Larceny on the Air
“The law is helpless! G-Men are Baffled!”
Synopsis
A doctor working with the Bureau of Pure Foods and Drugs, uses radio broadcasts to expose fraudulent patent medicines.
Top Cast
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Robert Livingston
Dr. Lawrence Baxter
Grace Bradley
Jean Sterling
Willard Robertson
Inspector 'Mac' McDonald
Pierre Watkin
Kennedy
Smiley Burnette
Jimmy
Granville Bates
Prof. Rexford Sterling
William Newell
Andrews
Byron Foulger
Pete Andorka
Wilbur Mack
F. J. Thompson
Matty Fain
Burke
Josephine Whittell
Nurse Nelson
Charles Timblin
Swain
Billy Griffith
Kellogg
William Hopper
Announcer
Frank Du Frane
Golden
Mary Russell
Nurse (uncredited)
Florence Gill
Spinster
Frank Austin
Henchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard English, Endre Bohem
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- Larceny on the Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Richard English, Endre Bohem
Hugo Riesenfeld
Jack A. Marta
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
Richard English
Screenplay
Endre Bohem
Screenplay
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Larceny on the Air
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Larceny on the Air about?
A doctor working with the Bureau of Pure Foods and Drugs, uses radio broadcasts to expose fraudulent patent medicines.
Who directed Larceny on the Air?
Larceny on the Air was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in Larceny on the Air?
The principal cast of Larceny on the Air includes Robert Livingston, Grace Bradley, Willard Robertson, Pierre Watkin, Smiley Burnette.
When was Larceny on the Air released and how long is it?
Larceny on the Air was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Larceny on the Air?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Larceny on the Air was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Larceny on the Air?
Larceny on the Air holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).