Love Is on the Air
Love Is on the Air

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Love Is on the Air

1937
Movie
59 min
English

A newscaster gets demoted for exposing the town's criminal activities over the airwaves.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: W. Duncan MansfieldGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young radio announcer, eager to prove himself, gets caught up in a web of romantic entanglements and mistaken identities. He attempts to win the heart of a wealthy socialite while navigating the unpredictable world of radio broadcasting and dodging the affections of a persistent admirer. His efforts lead to comical situations and near disasters as he tries to keep his personal life separate from his professional aspirations.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Love Is on the Air' received a lukewarm reception, typical for many of the B-movies of its era. While audiences found it a light and breezy diversion, critics often cited its predictable plot and formulaic romantic comedy elements. It was generally seen as a passable, low-budget entertainment piece rather than a groundbreaking film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lighthearted and amusing, though somewhat formulaic.

  • A pleasant, if unremarkable, romantic comedy of the late 1930s.

  • James Dunn provides a charming performance.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available, but similar films of the era were often appreciated for their escapist qualities and simple romantic plots, providing a lighthearted distraction.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by Warner Bros. as a low-budget 'B' feature, often shown as the second part of a double bill.

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