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On the Air

June 26, 1939

11 minutes

Lloyd French

Music

Overview

The setting is a radio broadcast with the bands of Leith Stevens and Bobby Hackett, the vocals by Nan Wynn and a speciality bit by Leslie Lieber playing a toy whistle. Future-and-long-time-voice of the New York Yankees baseball team, Mel Allen (as Melvin Allen), served as the announcer.

Movie Details

Release Date

June 26, 1939

Runtime

11 minutes

Director

Lloyd French

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast

Leith Stevens

Self / Bandleader

Mel Allen

Self / Radio Program Announcer

Nan Wynn

Self / Singer

Leslie Lieber

Self / Pennywhistle Player

Bobby Hackett

Self / Bobby Hackett