A small town electrician becomes a hit singer in New York and gets involved with a gold digger, a thief, an opera singer and the woman he loves.A small town electrician becomes a hit singer in New York and gets involved with a gold digger, a thief, an opera singer and the woman he loves.A small town electrician becomes a hit singer in New York and gets involved with a gold digger, a thief, an opera singer and the woman he loves.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Luis Alberni
- Bit Part
- (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
- One of Mme. Moro's Party Guests
- (uncredited)
Mickey Daniels
- Electrician
- (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing
- Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Don Downen
- Boy with Telegrams
- (uncredited)
Florence Gill
- Miss Carrie Bowers
- (uncredited)
Betty Goble
- Little Girl
- (uncredited)
Tom Hanlon
- Studio 9 Announcer
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe $1,000 per week Dodd is offered initially would equate to over $21,000 per week in 2024.
- GoofsClaude Dodd is seen quickly putting on his jacket over shirt sleeves rolled up above his elbows, before taking the stage to sing his first song, but after a brief cut to audience members, his shirt cuffs are showing properly at his wrists under the jacket.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits emanate from the top of the radio transmitter tower.
- SoundtracksAm I in Love?
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Played during the opening credits
Also performed by Kenny Baker during the second broadcast and toward the end
Also played by the band at the nightclub
Featured review
A weak showcase for radio singer Kenny Baker...
None of the shenanigans in MR. DODD TAKES THE AIR ring true due to a weak script of Hollywood clichés prevalent in many of the '30s films, and the fact that KENNY BAKER, while possessing a fine tenor voice, has very little charisma for a man who has to carry most of the film. True, he's likable enough, but his acting leaves a lot to be desired. He would be featured in a few more films in the '30s and '40s, but never had a breakthrough role.
JANE WYMAN, who gets fifth billing when she has a major part in the story, is pert and vivacious as the secretary who takes an immediate interest in Baker and wants to help his career. GERTRUDE MICHAELS is "the other woman," a conniving socialite who wants to steal a device Baker has invented for improving radio's sound quality.
ALICE BRADY has an inconsequential role late in the film, as an egotistical opera singer and seems out of place in an overplayed role.
It's a minor item, an entirely forgettable film that is only worthwhile for hearing Baker sing a few songs in his own crooner style.
JANE WYMAN, who gets fifth billing when she has a major part in the story, is pert and vivacious as the secretary who takes an immediate interest in Baker and wants to help his career. GERTRUDE MICHAELS is "the other woman," a conniving socialite who wants to steal a device Baker has invented for improving radio's sound quality.
ALICE BRADY has an inconsequential role late in the film, as an egotistical opera singer and seems out of place in an overplayed role.
It's a minor item, an entirely forgettable film that is only worthwhile for hearing Baker sing a few songs in his own crooner style.
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- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) officially released in India in English?
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