Up in the Air

Up in the Air is a 1940 American comedy mystery film directed by Howard Bretherton and starring Frankie Darro, Marjorie Reynolds and Mantan Moreland. It was produced and released by Monogram Pictures. It was remade in 1945 as There Goes Kelly. Plot summary Frankie Ryan works as a page boy at a radio station in Hollywood. His friend Jeff works in the same place, but as a porter. Their dream is to perform as radio comedians on the air, with their own show. However, they have not yet convinced anyone of their great sense of humor. When they try to help the station receptionist Anne Mason by setting up a false audition for a singer, they are almost fired for their antics. The station has financial problems related to their current moody singer Rita Wilson and tries to get rid of her. Rita is shot and killed during a blackout when she is rehearsing for a broadcast.