It's in the Air
Originally released in 1938. It's in the Air is a comedy film. directed by Anthony Kimmins. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Formby, Polly Ward, and Jack Hobbs
Synopsis
George Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the Royal Air Force. His dreams could soon come true as he realises that in fact his friend has left behind some very important papers, he dons a his Royal Air Force uniform and delivers the papers when he is mistaken for a dispatch driver from HQ. He soon becomes the butt of jokes from his sergeant which ends him staying indefinitely at the air base. George soon falls in love with the Sergeant Major's daughter and when he discovers his real identity he threatens to report him. On the day of an annual inspection George attempts to escape the base and ends up in a plane, while the inspecting officer watches on, George's plane display is mesmerizing and the inspecting officer insists he should be commended, in order to save their skins George manages to land the plane and is accepted as a flyer by the RAF.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
George Formby
as George Brown
Polly Ward
as Peggy
Jack Hobbs
as Cpl. Craig
Julien Mitchell
as The Sergeant Major
Garry Marsh
as Commanding Officer Hill
Ilena Sylva
as Anne Brown
Frank Leighton
as Bob Bullock
C. Denier Warren
as Sir Philip
Michael Shepley
as Adjutant
Hal Gordon
as Nobby Clark, mechanic
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is It's in the Air about?
George Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the Royal Air Force. His dreams could soon come true as he realises that in fact his friend has left behind...
Who directed It's in the Air?
It's in the Air was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
How long is It's in the Air?
It's in the Air has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was It's in the Air released?
It's in the Air was released on November 1, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It's in the Air?
The main cast of It's in the Air includes George Formby, Polly Ward, Jack Hobbs, Julien Mitchell, Garry Marsh.