Are You Listening? (1932)

Name: Are You Listening?
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1932
Duration: 73 min
Rating: 5.0
Cast: William Haines, Madge Evans, Anita Page, Karen Morley, Neil Hamilton

1h 13m United States of America

Drama Crime

Plot

WBLA is broadcasting live, filled with catchy tunes, dramatic narratives, and the relentless push of advertisements that keep audiences engaged and sponsors satisfied. However, one sponsor, a plumbing supply company, is dissatisfied, leading to the dismissal of scriptwriter Bill Grimes. This event shifts the film from lightheartedness to a darker, more tragic tone. William Haines, who once reigned as Hollywood's leading man, portrays Grimes in this melodrama that offers a window into the world of live radio production, capturing the spirit of the Great Depression with ambitious starlets seeking jobs, benefactors, or both.

Cast

William Haines Madge Evans Anita Page Karen Morley Neil Hamilton Wallace Ford Jean Hersholt John Miljan Hank Mann Murray Kinnell Ethel Griffies Charley Grapewin Lucien Littlefield Hattie McDaniel Joan Marsh