Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Mr. Dodd Takes the Air is a comedy and music film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 87 minutes. “THIS RADIO ROMEO HAD THREE WOMEN ON HIS HANDS! and one on his mind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A country bumpkin becomes a singing sensation on the radio.
Who’s in it. Mr. Dodd Takes the Air stars Kenny Baker as Claude Dodd, Frank McHugh as Sniffer Sears, Alice Brady as Mme. Sonia Moro and Gertrude Michael as Jessica Stafford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mr. Dodd Takes the Air has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Dodd Takes the Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Dodd Takes the Air tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937)?
- In US, Mr. Dodd Takes the Air is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Dodd Takes the Air worth watching?
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Dodd Takes the Air?
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air stars Kenny Baker, Frank McHugh, Alice Brady, Gertrude Michael and Jane Wyman.
- When was Mr. Dodd Takes the Air released?
- Mr. Dodd Takes the Air was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.