On the Air_
Musical featuring radio and variety stars on holiday, who help a village vicar stage a local concert.
Starring
Davy Burnaby, Reginald Purdell, Betty Astell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
On the Air was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
Musical featuring radio and variety stars on holiday, who help a village vicar stage a local concert.
On the Air is a Comedy, Music film with a runtime of 1h 18m.
CAST (20)
Davy Burnaby
Davy
Reginald Purdell
Harold V. King
BA
Betty Astell
Betty
AW
Anona Winn
Chambermaid
Max Wall
Boots
HE
Hugh E. Wright
Vicar
DO
Derek Oldham
Jane Carr
EB
Eve Becke
Edwin Styles
MD
Mario de Pietro
TB
Teddy Brown
HC
Harry Champion
RF
Roy Fox
JJ
Jimmy Jade
CC
Charles Clapham
BD
Bill Dwyer
SA
Scott and Whaley
WK
Wilson, Keppel and Betty
TB
The Buddy Bradley Girls
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is On the Air about?
Musical featuring radio and variety stars on holiday, who help a village vicar stage a local concert.
How long is On the Air?
On the Air has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who stars in On the Air?
The cast of On the Air includes Davy Burnaby, Reginald Purdell, Betty Astell, Anona Winn, Max Wall.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Music