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Panic on the Air
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Panic on the Air

1936-04-10 · 54 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy · Crime

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.

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Directors
D. Ross Lederman
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lew AyresLew AyresJerry
Florence RiceFlorence RiceMary
Benny BakerBenny BakerAndy
Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellGordon
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonFitzgerald
Murray AlperMurray AlperDanker
Wyrley BirchWyrley BirchMajor Bliss
Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett KeaneCillani
Gene MorganGene MorganDugan
Eddie LeeMcNulty
Wilson BengeBliss' Butler (uncredited)
Harry DeppHarry DeppGordon's Secretary (uncredited)
Mary Lou DixJohnson's Secretary (uncredited)
Jonathan HaleJonathan HaleJohnson (uncredited)
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyFinn Harrigan (uncredited)
Si JenksSi JenksShiny White (uncredited)
Ethan LaidlawEthan LaidlawEd (uncredited)
Harry BernardHarry BernardGroundskeeper (uncredited)
Mickey BennettMickey BennettBellhop (uncredited)
Rolf ErnestPage Boy (uncredited)

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