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Walking on Air

1936-09-11 · 70 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

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 RaymondGene RaymondPete Quinlan / Count Pierre Louis de Marsac
Ann SothernAnn SothernKit Bennett
Jessie RalphJessie RalphEvelyn Bennett
Henry StephensonHenry StephensonMr. Horace Bennett
George MeekerGeorge MeekerTom Quinlan
Gordon JonesGordon JonesJoe
Maxine JenningsMaxine JenningsFlo Quinlan
Alan CurtisAlan CurtisFred Randolph
Anita ColbyAnita ColbyEx-Mrs. Fred Randolph
Patricia WilderPatricia WilderReceptionist
George DavisGeorge DavisAirport Baggage Handler (uncredited)
Bobby BarberBobby BarberSilent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
George BerangerGeorge BerangerAlbert, the Valet (uncredited)
A.S. ByronJudge (uncredited)
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanVincent, Bennett's Butler (uncredited)
Fern EmmettFern EmmettBennett's Maid (uncredited)
Manny HarmonKARB Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Arthur HoytArthur HoytMr. Thompson (uncredited)
Frank JenksFrank JenksFirst Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Jack RiceJack RiceSponsor (uncredited)

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