Green for danger is a tad dull at first, with too many characters with too few interesting features. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Danger on the air 1938 is a delight for fans of b movie mysteries. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Shop danger on the air dvd 1938 all regions ntsc us import region 1.
Danger on the air christina steenie maccorkle 1938. The setting is a radio station and the pace is quick and full of fun characters. Cast and crew credits for danger on the air, 1938, directed by otis garrett, with nan grey, donald woods, jed prouty, at turner classic movies. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Danger on the air is a 1938 american crime film directed by otis garrett. Produced by rko radio pictures, it was released on january 28, 1938. The film stars preston foster and whitney bourne, with supporting roles by donald meek and samuel s. Its in the air 1938 accident prone george brown george formby is mistakenly sent to the royal air force, and falls in love with his sergeants daughter. With george formby, polly ward, jack hobbs, garry marsh. Reduce air pollution reducing air pollution means replacing fossil fuel combustion with cleaner, renewable sources of energy, including appropriate use of solar, wind and. Xantippe, the name of socrates wife, in this case, was the pseudonym of writer, actress, and producer edith meiser. Danger in the air unicef division of data, research and policy action is needed now to. Harry jones, head of the company, fires butts for making.
Danger on the air was based on the crime club novel death catches up with mr. Crashin through danger 1938 three highvoltage linemen brave the elements and woo their late bosss daughter sally blane. This is, of course, what happens when a full length detective novel is the basis of a film crammed is exactly the right word. Benjamin franklin butts, a sound engineer, discovers that kluck met his death from cyanogen gas, administered in some mysterious fashion.
Yes, the transfer is less than perfect but expected for a film of this age 1938. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Danger on the air dvd 1938 all regions ntsc us import. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to danger on the air.
Danger on the air 1938 mystery movies full length english danger on the air 1938 mystery movies full length english. Benjamin franklin butts, a sound engineer, discovers that kluck met his death from. While the crime club deal was not wildly successful, it is an example of new universals willingness to work economical tieins in an attempt to plug the cash drain created by the laemmles, who had been ousted during the production of show boat 1936. Blondes for danger is a 1938 british thriller film directed by jack raymond and starring gordon harker and enid stamptaylor. The film was released in the united states with the alternative title george takes the air in 1940. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The comedy you cant take it with you won the academy award for best picture.
Downing started his acting career landing roles in such films as the mystery the case of the lucky legs 1935 with warren william, a slight case of murder 1938 and the drama angels with dirty faces 1938 with james cagney. He also appeared in danger on the air 1938, racket busters 1938 and wide open faces 1938. Discover what genre danger on the air, 1938, directed by otis garrett, with nan grey, donald woods, jed prouty, belongs at turner classic movies. Its in the air is a 1938 british comedy film written and directed by anthony kimmins and starring george formby, polly ward and jack hobbs. The war of the worlds is an episode of the american radio drama anthology series the mercury theatre on the air directed and narrated by actor and future filmmaker orson welles as an adaptation of h. Theres a few horror moments that up the ante though, with evocative shadows, violent murder, and tense surgery. Nan grey and donald woods in danger on the air 1938 richard skeets gallagher, nan grey, and donald woods in. Overview of danger on the air, 1938, directed by otis garrett, with nan grey, donald woods, jed prouty, at turner classic movies. Thats different enough to make this a little more interesting than the average b mystery film. Otis garrett caesar kluck, softdrink magnate, is found dead in the office of a big radiobroadcasting company.
As perhaps the title would suggest, most of the movie takes place in a radio studio, setting that movie audience in 1938 would have little chance seeing for themselves on their own. Benjamin franklin butts, a sound engineer, discovers that kluck met his death from cyanogen gas, administered. This murder mystery is set behindthescenes of a radio station. Blimps and baronets in a british afeature comedy with strong production values and a capraesque conclusion. Approved, 1 h 10 min nan grey, donald woods, jed prouty, berton churchill director. Ultimately the studio would be saved through a combination of severe cost cutting measures implemented by charles r.
This list of american films of 1938 compiles american feature films that were released in 1938. The sponsor of a radio program is murdered at the station during a. With nan grey, donald woods, jed prouty, berton churchill. Danger on the air 1938 film complet en francais a 20171011t17. Danger on the air 1938 06301938 us crime, drama, mystery 1h 10m user score. See the full list of danger on the air cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Nan grey, as christina steenie maccorkle, a radio advertising executive, is suspected of murdering her client, berton churchill, as caesar kluck, a soda magnate.
Danger on the air 1938 vintage mystery movies video dailymotion. The leads, nan grey and donald woods, are a wellmatched set of amateur sleuths. A case of mistaken identity leads to accidentprone george brown george formby entering the royal air force and falling in love with the sergeant majors daughter. This glitchfree print is much sharper and clearer than the existing ia copy. The films sets were designed by the art director norman g. But i wouldnt say its too far off for a formby fan to be satisfied. Danger on the air 1938 a radio engineer donald woods solves the murder of a sponsor berton churchill at the station.
Alastair sim turns up midway through green for danger and saves the film, playing a witty detective who is both hilarious and. Caesar kluck, softdrink magnate, is found dead in the office of a big radiobroadcasting company. It was performed and broadcast live as a halloween episode at 8 p. Benjamin franklin butts, a sound engineer, discovers that kluck met his death from cyanogen gas. Danger on the air 1938 danger on the air 1938 user. Although released in prewar times, no mention of the imminent hostilities is in its in the air. Danger on the air 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Danger on the air 1938 approved 1h 10min adventure, crime, drama 1 july 1938 usa caesar kluck, softdrink magnate, is found dead in the office of a big radiobroadcasting company. Danger on the air 1938 film complet en francais hd streaming. The theme song its in the air 1938 is very catchy patriotic tune, but the comedy is not among george formbys best.
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