Panic on the Air
“LOVING IN THE FACE OF DEATH!”
Synopsis
A sports announcer and a friend investigate after a pitcher misses a series. When they discover that gangsters are trying to find a hidden fortune, they use the radio show to foil the plan.
Top Cast
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Lew Ayres
Jerry
Florence Rice
Mary
Benny Baker
Andy
Edwin Maxwell
Gordon
Charles Cahill Wilson
Fitzgerald
Murray Alper
Danker
Wyrley Birch
Major Bliss
Robert Emmett Keane
Cillani
Gene Morgan
Dugan
Eddie Lee
McNulty
Wilson Benge
Bliss' Butler (uncredited)
Harry Depp
Gordon's Secretary (uncredited)
Mary Lou Dix
Johnson's Secretary (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
Johnson (uncredited)
Harry Harvey
Finn Harrigan (uncredited)
Si Jenks
Shiny White (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Ed (uncredited)
Harry Bernard
Groundskeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Ross Lederman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate
- Original Title
- Panic on the Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Ross Lederman
Harold Shumate, Theodore S. Tinsley
Benjamin H. Kline
James Sweeney
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
D. Ross Lederman
Director
Harold Shumate
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Panic on the Air
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Panic on the Air about?
A sports announcer and a friend investigate after a pitcher misses a series. When they discover that gangsters are trying to find a hidden fortune, they use the radio show to foil the plan.
Who directed Panic on the Air?
Panic on the Air was directed by D. Ross Lederman.
Who stars in Panic on the Air?
The principal cast of Panic on the Air includes Lew Ayres, Florence Rice, Benny Baker, Edwin Maxwell, Charles Cahill Wilson.
When was Panic on the Air released and how long is it?
Panic on the Air was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 54m.