Riding on Air
“The world's dizziest aviator opens his throttle just to ventilate his tonsils as he hops from cloud to cloud for love and glory!”
Synopsis
Smugglers are using a device for controlling airplanes in flight, and newspaper reporters from Chicago are vying for the story. Reporter Elmer Lane is out to scoop rival reporter Betty Harrison, and capture her heart in the process.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Macaulay, Richard Flournoy
- Original Title
- Riding on Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, David L. Loew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Richard Macaulay, Richard Flournoy
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Richard Flournoy
Screenplay
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 Riding on Air
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What is Riding on Air about?
Smugglers are using a device for controlling airplanes in flight, and newspaper reporters from Chicago are vying for the story. Reporter Elmer Lane is out to scoop rival reporter Betty Harrison, and capture her heart in the process.
Who directed Riding on Air?
Riding on Air was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in Riding on Air?
The principal cast of Riding on Air includes Joe E. Brown, Guy Kibbee, Florence Rice, Vinton Hayworth, Anthony Nace.
When was Riding on Air released and how long is it?
Riding on Air was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Riding on Air based on a book or true story?
Riding on Air is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Richard Macaulay".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riding on Air?
Riding on Air holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).