Walking on Air
The riotous story of a headstrong heiress who tried to find a short cut to love!
NR 1936 · 70 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy
A strong-willed young woman hires a student to impersonate a boorish French count and brings him home to meet her parents.
Directed by Joseph Santley · Written by Francis M. Cockrell
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Gene Raymond Pete Quinlan / Count Pierre Louis de Marsac -
Ann Sothern Kit Bennett -
Jessie Ralph Evelyn Bennett -
Henry Stephenson Mr. Horace Bennett -
George Meeker Tom Quinlan -
Gordon Jones Joe -
Maxine Jennings Flo Quinlan -
Alan Curtis Fred Randolph -
Anita Colby Ex-Mrs. Fred Randolph -
Patricia Wilder Receptionist -
George Davis Airport Baggage Handler (uncredited) -
Bobby Barber Silent Waiter at Beach Club (uncredited)
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