

Walking on Air
1936-09-11 · 70 min · ★ 6.3
A strong-willed young woman hires a student to impersonate a boorish French count and brings him home to meet her parents.
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- Directors
- Joseph Santley
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gene RaymondPete Quinlan / Count Pierre Louis de Marsac
Ann SothernKit Bennett
Jessie RalphEvelyn Bennett
Henry StephensonMr. Horace Bennett
George MeekerTom Quinlan
Gordon JonesJoe
Maxine JenningsFlo Quinlan
Alan CurtisFred Randolph
Anita ColbyEx-Mrs. Fred Randolph
Patricia WilderReceptionist
George DavisAirport Baggage Handler (uncredited)
Bobby BarberSilent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
George BerangerAlbert, the Valet (uncredited)
Charles ColemanVincent, Bennett's Butler (uncredited)
Fern EmmettBennett's Maid (uncredited)
Arthur HoytMr. Thompson (uncredited)
Frank JenksFirst Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Jack RiceSponsor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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