Music in the Air
Music in the Air

Music in the Air

1934Movie85 minEnglish

A songwriter's young daughter (June Lang) begins to dream of stardom when she's offered the lead role in a new operetta.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Alfonso BedoyaGenres: Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling composer travels to Berlin with his girlfriend and a talented singer to seek his fortune. He hopes to get his operetta produced on Broadway, but faces numerous challenges and misunderstandings. Along the way, romance blossoms and rivalries emerge as the aspiring artists navigate the cutthroat world of show business.

Critical Reception

Music in the Air received a generally positive reception upon its release, particularly for its musical numbers and charming performances. While not a critical sensation, it was seen as a pleasant and entertaining musical film that appealed to audiences looking for escapism and song.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming musical numbers and lighthearted story.
  • Noted for the pleasant performances of its lead actors.
  • Considered a solid example of a pre-Code musical film.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this early film is scarce, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of Google user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the successful 1932 stage musical of the same name by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, though many changes were made for the film adaptation.

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CinemaSerf

Perhaps this won't be a movie looked back on by Oscar Hammerstein II as one of his finest works - "I told every star, just how sweet you are" - but it does give us a clue as to what we are about to get in this really pretty ordinary romanti...