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Mr. Dodd Takes the Air

1937Movie1 h 27 min

ComedyMusic
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

THIS RADIO ROMEO HAD THREE WOMEN ON HIS HANDS! and one on his mind!

A country bumpkin becomes a singing sensation on the radio.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Musical Elements
  • Homespun Humor
  • Radio Era Nostalgia
  • Family-Friendly
  • Lighthearted
  • Showbiz Satire

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Alfred E. Green
Written by
Clarence Budington Kelland, William Wister Haines, Elaine Ryan
Produced by
Mervyn LeRoy
Music by
Harry Warren, C.A. Riggs

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 1937 · 1 h 27 min · Comedy, Music

Released
August 11, 1937
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Dodd Takes the Air?"

Questions about Mr. Dodd Takes the Air

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Dodd Takes the Air?

TCM

In the United States, Mr. Dodd Takes the Air streams on TCM.

Is Mr. Dodd Takes the Air worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Mr. Dodd Takes the Air okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mr. Dodd Takes the Air make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mr. Dodd Takes the Air?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.