Up in the Air(1940)
Frankie 'scoops' the police and traps the killer!
Up in the Air Synopsis
A none-too-popular (nor good) radio singer, Rita Wilson is murdered while singing on the air in a radio studio. Radio page boy, Frankie Ryan, and his janitor pal, Jeff, solve the mystery for the none-too-sharp police.
Up in the Air (1940) is a comedy, mystery, drama and music film directed by Howard Bretherton, released on September 9, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland and Gordon Jones. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Bretherton
- Writers:
- Edmond Kelso, Edmond Kelso
- Producers:
- Lindsley Parsons
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Jackman Jr.
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures, Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Up in the Air Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Darro
as Frankie Ryan
Marjorie Reynolds
as Anne Mason
Mantan Moreland
as Jeff Jefferson
Gordon Jones
as Tex Barton
Lorna Gray
as Singer Rita Wilson aka Gladys Wharton
Tristram Coffin
as Bob Farrell
- Clyde Dilson
Clyde Dilson
as Detective Lt. Marty Phillips
Dick Elliott
as B. J. Hastings, Station Owner
John Holland
as Sam Quigley
Carleton Young
as Band Leader Dick Stevens
Alex Callam
as Van Martin - Announcer
- Maxine Leslie
Maxine Leslie
as Stella - Switchboard Operator
Key crew
Directed by Howard Bretherton, written by Edmond Kelso and Edmond Kelso, produced by Lindsley Parsons.
Explore more Comedy titles
Up in the Air Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
You may also like
Who Done It?
1942
That Thing You Do!
1996
The Big Store
1941
Buck Privates
1941
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019
Too Late Blues
1961
Footlight Parade
1933
Love Happy
1949
Lemonade Mouth
2011
Camp Rock 3
2026
Sneakerella
2022
Drumline: A New Beat
2014
Bandslam
2009
Beyond the Sea
2004
A Day at the Races
1937
Taking Sides
2002
Clouds
2020
Where the Money Is
2000
Trolls World Tour
2020
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
2010
Movies similar to Up in the Air
Thunder in the Night
1935
Seven Doors to Death
1944
Dogville
2003
Fargo
1996
Psycho-Pass: Providence
2023
The Bodyguard
1992
THX 1138
1971
The King of Comedy
1982
Inspector Gadget
1999
Basic Instinct
1992
Shaft
1971
Cléo from 5 to 7
1962
PiCO Pedro Saliba - Clio 2007
2025
Lost Highway
1997
To Catch a Thief
1955
Vitrival – The Most Beautiful Village in the World
2025
American Idol: The Worst of Seasons 1-4
2005
One Missed Call
2008
Underdog
2007
TransSiberian
2008
Up in the Air – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Up in the Air online?
+
Up in the Air (1940) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, FilmBox+ and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Up in the Air?
+
The main cast of Up in the Air (1940) includes Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds, Mantan Moreland, Gordon Jones and Lorna Gray. The film was directed by Howard Bretherton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Up in the Air released?
+
Up in the Air was released on September 9, 1940 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Up in the Air worth watching?
+
Up in the Air (1940) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.