Movie: So You Want to Be on the Radio

Top 2 Billed Cast

George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Phyllis Coates
Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    Joe McDoakes and his wife love to participate in radio show contests, but something seems to interfere every time they are lucky enough to be chosen as participants.

  • Release Date

    1948-11-06

  • Average

    6.143

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts

  • Tagline

  • Genres

    Comedy

  • Languages:

    English

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