This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1927 film Now We’re in the Air (link to LBS filmography page). This film featured Louise Brooks in the roles of twins Griselle & Grisette Chelaine. Under its American title, documented screenings of the film took place in Australia, British Malaysia (Singapore), Canada, China, England, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Africa. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other-language titles including Dos tiburones en el aire (Argentina); Riff und Raff als Luftschiffer (Austria); Nous sommes dans les air (Belgium); Dois aguias no ar (Brazil); Ted my jsme ve vzduchu (Czechoslovakia); Katu Njosnararnir (Iceland); Aviatori per forza (Italy); Aviatori … per forza (Italy); Ed eccoci aviatori (Italy); Yagi and Kita in the Air (Japan); 弥次喜多空中の巻 (Japan); Reclutas por los aires (Mexico); Hoerawe vliegen (The Netherlands); Luftens Spioner (Norway); Recrutas Aviadores (Portugal); and Hjältar i luften (Sweden).
As research is ongoing, this page is a work in progress. It is understood that any given citation comes from an American source, unless otherwise noted. The intention of this bibliography is to be both comprehensive and useful. Most citations represent a substantial review or article. Capsule reviews, or significant shorter pieces — usually a paragraph or two in length — are so noted. Entries are arranged chronologically. Critical commentary regarding Brooks, or the film as a whole (excerpted from the material cited) is given as annotations. Some citations link to the material noted: some of these links reside on the Louise Brooks Society, while others reside elsewhere on the web.
Much can be gleamed from a bibliography such as this. Besides what critics thought of the film, one can follow the path of the film’s distribution — where it showed and when; sometimes, for example, the exhibition record might reveal if the film was shown before its official release date. As well, this bibliography shows which critics at which newspapers and magazines reviewed films. History, here, is in the details.
An * indicates that a copy of this citation is held in the archives of the LBS. This annotated bibliography has been compiled by Thomas Gladysz, and was last updated in October 2015. [Help wanted: If you know of additional citations, can provide further information on entries noted on this page, or can provide copies of citations not marked with an * but which are known to exist, please contact the LBS. The LBS would like to acquire material on the screening of this film in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
NOW WE’RE IN THE AIR
released October 22, 1927
anonymous. “Wallace Beery to Play Lead in ‘Taking the Air’.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, December 29, 1926. *
— article in Hollywood, California newspaper
anonymous. “Projection Jottings.” New York Times, August 28, 1927. *
— report on accident on the set of the movie in film column in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Movie Notes.” Zanesville Signal , September 18, 1927. *
— “Mattie Witting, who has been a screen mother to Jackie Coogan, Colleen Moore and many other screen stars will mother Louise Brooks in Now We’re in the Air in which Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton will be starred.” – mention in instance of syndicated column in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Beery-Hatton Duo In More Laughter On Howard Screen.” Atlanta Constitution, October 16, 1927. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Royal – Now We’re in the Air.” Kansas City Star, October 16, 1927. *
— “This film is said to have an increased love interest. It will at least have our interest since Louise Brooks is the heroine. We gather from the pictures we have seen of the production that Miss Brooks is some sort of circus performer, as she is shown succumbing to the temptation of abbreviated skirts. That is Miss Brooks’s old weakness. But then it takes two to make such a costume shocking, one to wear it and one to look at it. The picture also includes Mr. Beery and Mr. Hatton in a number of goofy poses. Both seem to be in love with Miss Brooks. We hope Mr. Beery gets her, because Mr. Beery has, to our mind, the most fascinating kiss in the movies. He kisses as though all his previous life had been spent playing the saxaphone.” – article in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Capitol Stars Hatton-Beery Combination.” Nashville Banner, October 16, 1927. *
— article in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Bring Laughs To Capitol in Now We’re in the Air.” Nashville Tennessean, October 16, 1927. *
— article in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
Woodruff, Fuzzy “Beery and Hatton Play Same Lively Tempo.” Atlanta Georgian, October 19, 1927. *
— “Nothing however can take away from the roaring technique of the two stars, nor can any subject dim the luster of the beauty of Louise Brooks.” – review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Bridgeport Telegram, October 22, 1927. *
— review in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, October 22, 1927. *
— capsule review; “Speedy action and motivation.” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
anonymous. “Good Comedy at Majestic.” Bridgeport Telegram, October 24, 1927. *
— article in Bridgeport, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Movie Pre-Views.” Charleston Daily Mail, October 24, 1927. *
— mention of screening in article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
D., M. V. “Grand.” Ohio State Journal, October 24, 1927. *
— review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
E., M. F. “A Riotous Comedy.” Columbus Dispatch, October 24, 1927. *
— review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
J., L. D. “At the Des Moines.” Des Moines Register, October 24, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the charming black haired Follies girl who plays twin sisters in Now We’re in the Air, came out of Kansas City to prove that the few screen stars who hail from that state are not mere accidents.” – review in Des Moines, Iowa newspaper
McNulty, John. “Absurd Aviation.” Columbus Citizen, October 24, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, a pretty thing, has little to do but walk around and show her legs, which are pretty and only amusing things in the picture.” – review in Columbus, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton Here Saturday.” Davenport Democrat And Leader, October 28, 1927. *
— article in Davenport, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Sidelights of the Stage & Screen.” Oregon Statesman, October 28, 1927. *
— article in Salem, Oregon newspaper
B., R. “At the Theaters.” Asheville Times, October 28, 1927. *
— review in Asheville, North Carolina newspaper
Campbell, Dan. “Hollywood’s Film Shop.” Daily Northwestern, October 28, 1927. *
— “Movieland meanderings . . . . Louise Brooks the dance that took her out of the Ziegfeld’s follies and into the movies – a 76-foot Martin bombing plane being deliberatly wrecked for one of the big thrill scenes in Now We’re in the Air, the aviation burlesque starring Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton – Beery allowing a machine gun marks man to shoot off one of his shoes while he hangs while he hangs from a parachute trapeze in one of the scenes.” – instance of syndicated column in Oshkosh, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Fitchburg Sentinel, October 29, 1927. *
— article in Fitchburg, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Beery And Hatton Score Once More In Now We’re In Air.” Hartford Courant, October 30, 1927. (United States)
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re In Air at Capitol.” Hartford Daily Times, October 30, 1927. (United States)
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
anonymous. “Rollicking Fun Film Comes to Popular Broadway Next.” Portland Oregonian, October 30, 1927. *
— preview article in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Cinta Cinematografica A La Altura Debida.” Prensa, October 30, 1927. *
— article in Spanish-language San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Beery-Hatton At Majestic.” Austin American-Statesman, October 30, 1927. *
— article in Austin, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Beery, Hatton, In Hilarious Air Film.” San Antonio Light, October 30, 1927. *
— article in San Antonio, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “The New Pictures.” Indianapolis Star, October 31, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the leading woman for the stars, playing a dual role. She is lovely and capable in the part, but has little to do.” – review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
Hickman, Walter D. “Stolarevsky Makes Beautiful Musical Picture of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata at the Circle.” Indianapolis Times, October 31, 1927. *
— review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” National Board of Review Magazine, November, 1927. *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Theaters.” Circleville Herald, November 1, 1927. *
— short article in Circleville Herald, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Soon Will Be in Society.” Grand Rapids Press, November 1, 1927. *
— article in Grand Rapids, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Fight Pictures Prove Feature At The Strand.” Portland Evening Express, November 1, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the young lady who is the charming m’m’selle, and she does add something to the picture although unable to lift it entirely from the gutter type of comedy to which it sometimes descends.” – short review in Portland, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “Advocate’s Theatre Guide.” Morning Advocate, November 5, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the charming and beutiful leading woman.” – review in Baton Rouge, Louisiana newspaper
Patton, Peggy. “Beery and Hatton Top Movies for Week.” Wisconsin News, November 5, 1927. *
— article in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Famous Pair Play in Air Comedy.” Fargo Forum, November 6, 1927. *
— brief article in Fargo, North Dakota newspaper
anonymous. “Beery-Hatton Film at Regent.” Flint Journal, November 6, 1927. *
— article in Flint, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “The New Saenger.” New Orleans Item, November 6, 1927. *
— “The added feature of Now We’re in the Air is the presence of Louise Brooks as the heroine. One of the cleverest of the new stars, she has immense ability to appear ‘dumb’ but like those early Nineteenth Century actresses, commended by Chas. Lamb, she makes the spectators realize that she is only playing at being dumb.” – article in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “State.” Daily Argus-Leader, November 7, 1927. *
— brief review in Sioux Falls, South Dakota newspaper
anonymous. “In Movieland.” Manitoba Free Press, November 7, 1927. (Canada) *
— “Miss Louise Brooks gives them splendid support.” – review in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “New Saenger.” New Orleans States, November 7, 1927. *
— review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “Coming Attractions.” The Globe, November 7, 1927. (Canada) *
— brief article in Toronto, Ontario newspaper
H. Jr., L. P. “New Pictures Reviewed.” Dallas Morning News, November 7, 1927. *
— review in Dallas, Texas newspaper
K., K. T. “Asbestos.” New Orleans Times-Picayune, November 7, 1927. *
— review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
W., M. “Opportunity Girls Hit at Saenger.” New Orleans Item, November 7, 1927. *
— brief review in New Orleans, Louisiana newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton in Breezy Comedy Film.” Philadelphia Inquirer, November 8, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is clever in the double part of the twins.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania newspaper
anonymous. “New Films of Comedy, Romance and Melodrama on Photoplay Programs.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, November 8, 1927. *
— “In a helping way, Louise Brooks proves to be the real thing and it is to her that a lot of credit must go for her for her sincere work in a dual role.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Aviation as a Pastime for Two Funny Fellows.” Philadelphia Record, November 8, 1927. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton at State.” Reading Eagle, November 8, 1927. *
— article in Reading, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Amusements.” Charleroi Mail, November 9, 1927. *
— article in Charleroi, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Toronto Theaters.” Canadian Moving Picture Digest, November 12, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Toronto trade journal
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” Charleston Evening Post, November 12, 1927. *
— article in Charleston, South Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “Wallace Beery Talks About His New Film.” Ottawa Citizen, November 12, 1927. (Canada) *
— article in Ottawa, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “At the Orpheum.” Topeka Daily State Journal, November 12, 1927. *
— brief article in Topeka, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Beery Y Haton Salvadla Bomberos.” Epoca, November 13, 1927. *
— article in Spanish-language Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Begin Belmont Bill This Week.” Nashville Tennessean, November 13, 1927. *
— brief article in Nashville, Tennessee newspaper
anonymous. “The Week’s Attractions.” Tulsa Daily World, November 13, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks plays both parts capably and charmingly.” – article in Tulsa, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “Famous Pair in Garb of Aviator in Their Latest Louise Brooks Takes Feminine Lead.” Tulsa Tribune, November 13, 1927. *
— ” . . . Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading woman, figures in the mistakes.” – article in Tulsa, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Harry Again.” Washington Star, November 13, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks as the leading lady, too, was a happy selection, it is said. Young, beautiful and charming, in this picture she is doubly so, because she’s twins, or in other words she has a dual role. She is French and German as well as clever and cunning.” – short article in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings of the Week at Buffalo’s Leading Playhouses.” Buffalo Courier-Express, November 14, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the leading woman . . . is one of the most popular young beauties of the screen world.” – review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Fun Film at Kensington.” Buffalo News, November 14, 1927. *
— article in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “The New Films.” Ottawa Citizen, November 14, 1927. (Canada) *
— review in Ottawa, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “At The Theaters.” Providence Journal, November 14, 1927. *
— “They fall in love with twin sisters, one of whom has been raised a German, the other a French girl, and who can scarecely be told apart, which is not surprising, since Louise Brooks plays both parts.” – review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous “At the Orpheum.” Topeka Daily State Journal, November 14, 1927. *
— review in Topeka, Kansas newspaper
anonymous. “Shadows & Footlights.” Tulsa Tribune, November 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . the exceedingly pretty Louise Brooks.” – review in Tulsa, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton, So Why Say More?” Washington Herald, November 14, 1927. *
— “They likewise find romance, as well as satorial splendor, for there are twin sisters in the picture, both played by Louise Brooks, and for once the boys do not lose out.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at Local Theaters.” Washington Post, November 14, 1927. *
— “Just for romance, there are twin sisters, economically and delightfully played by Louise Brooks.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Opening Attractions in Washington Theaters.” Washington Star, November 14, 1927. *
— “The twins, Grisette and Griselle, are both impersonated by Louise Brooks.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
Bristol, Edith. “Flying Laughter at St. Francis.” San Francisco Call and Post, November 14, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks has a dual part, playing twin sisters who look so much alike that not even their suitors can tell Tweedledee from Tweedledum.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Comics in War Story Big Laugh.” San Francisco Bulletin, November 14, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the leading woman of this picture. She appears as the twin sisters. This results in some remarkable and very interesting double exposures.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Feldkamp, Frances V. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, November 14, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is cast in a dual role of twin sisters, one sympathizing with Germany, the other siding with France in the conflict. She looks good in both parts.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Nie. “The Week’s New Films.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 14, 1927. *
— brief review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
Swint, Curran D. “Great Entertainment at St. Francis, Imperial and Warfield.” San Francisco News, November 14, 1927. *
— “Both the hulking and ungainly Beery and the cocky little Hatton give goofingly good accounts of themselves. Then there is Louise Brooks. She’s the girl – or the girls – in the case, for Louise is twins in the story, and about this fact much of the comedy is woven.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Waite, Edgar. “Beery, Hatton at St. Francis.” San Francisco Examiner, November 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . . may not be as screamingly funny as some, but it’s certainly funny enough to please a great many people.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
Warren, George C. “St. Francis is Offering Beery, Hatton.” San Francisco Chronicle, November 14, 1927. *
— ” . . . and they are disporting themselves and making big audiences scream with laughter.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “Beery-Hatton Aviation Comedy at California.” San Jose Evening News, November 18, 1927. *
— short article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Hatton-Beery Film Is Screem.” San Jose Evening News, November 19, 1927. *
— short article in San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Crowds Laugh at Beery, Hatton in California Film.” San Jose Mercury Herald, November 20, 1927. *
— ” . . . really a great comedy.” – San Jose, California newspaper
anonymous. “Great Cast in Now We’re in the Air.” Appleton Post-Cresent, November 20, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the leading woman who has the dual role, playing twin sisters of different nationalities, which can only be done in a comedy, is one of the most popular young beauties of the Parmount organization. Her distinctive bob and charm appeared to advantage in Rolled Stockings, in the Adolphe Menjou picture Evening Clothes, and before that in The American Venus, It’s the Old Army Game and A Social Celebrity.” – article in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
Hansen, Martin W. “Beery and Hatton in Roaring Farce at Loew’s Victory.” Evansville Daily Courier, November 21, 1927. *
— review in Evansville, Indiana newspaper
S., V. “Comedy Team Faces Peril At American.” Oakland Post Enquirer, November 21, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks provides heart interest by being a twin.” – review in Oakland, California newspaper
Soanes, Wood. “Now We’re in the Air Opens at American.” Oakland Tribune, November 21, 1927. *
— capsule review in film column; “An effort was also made to inject a little romance into the manuscript by having Louise Brooks play twins so that both Beery and Hatton could get a wife without having to hire a pair of leading women.” – Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and hatton Good in Comedy of Aviation.” Albany Evening News, November 22, 1927. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Today at Theaters.” Albany Times-Union, November 22, 1927. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton at Last Get the Breaks.” Appleton Post-Cresent, November 23, 1927. *
— review in Appleton, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Comedians Star in Air Picture.” Daily Bruin, November 23, 1927. *
— article in UCLA student newspaper
Carey, Nick M. “Berry, Hatton Fly at Met.” Los Angeles Record, November 25, 1927. *
— “Miss Brooks has a dual role. She is pretty, as usual, but thinner, I would say. She hasn’t a lot to do and does that very well.” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Parsons, Louella O. “Now We’re in the Air. Big Laughfest at Metropolitan.” Los Angeles Examiner, November 25, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, in a dual role, looks very young and very pretty even though she has very little to do. One would think playing a twin would keep her busy, but the whole film is Beery and Hatton.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Try Flying Stunts.” Lansing Capital News, November 26, 1927. *
— article in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
Scheuer, Philip K. “Comic Team Takes Up Aviation.” Los Angeles Times, November 26, 1927. *
— notes “reprinted from Friday’s late section” – review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Pollack, Leona. “The New Movies.” Omaha World Herald, November 27, 1927. *
— “She is Louise Brooks as both Griselle and Grisette, twin sisters, and Louise enacts the dual role capably.” – review in Omaha, Nebraska newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Funnier Than Ever.” Lansing Capital News, November 28, 1927. *
— review in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Erstwhile Army-Navy Boys Now Sailing Up – At Rex.” Wheeling Register, November 28, 1927. *
— article in Wheeling, West Virgina newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy Team is at U.C. Theater in Now We’re in the Air.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, November 29, 1927. *
— preview article; “Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading woman.” – Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “Great Cast Seen in Gladmer Photoplay.” Lansing State Journal, November 29, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks . . . is one of the most popular young beauties of the Paramount organization.” – review in Lansing, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” Photoplay, December, 1927. *
— capsule review with picture; “Louise Brooks makes a pert pair of twins supplying two wives which the boys can’t tell from one another.”
anonymous. “The Showing of Now We’re in the Air.” Screenland, December, 1927. (United States)
— full page of captioned images from the film
anonymous. “Amusements.” Calgary Daily Herald, December 1, 1927. (Canada) *
— article in Calgary, Alberta newspaper
anonymous. “Wallace Beery Heads Big Cast in Strand Picture.” Cedar Rapids Tribune, December 2, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the leading woman, who has a dual role, playing twin sisters of different nationalities, which can only be done in a comedy, is one of the most popular young beauties of the Paramount organization. Her distintive bob and charm appeared to advantage in . . . .” – article in Cedar Rapids, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Stage – Music – Photoplay.” Detroit Saturday Night, December 3, 1927. *
— short write-up in weekly Detroit, Michigan entertainment newspaper
Star-News Critic. “Idea at Raymond Impresses Critic.” Pasadena Star-News, December 3, 1927. *
— review in Pasadena, California newspaper
anonymous. “Beery-Hatton Comedy is Hit.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, December 3, 1927. *
— review in Santa Monica, California newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” Wichita Beacon, December 4, 1927. *
— full page illustrated article; Wichita, Kansas newspaper
Frink, Carol. “Beery and Hatton are Slipping, Critic Concludes.” Chicago Herald and Examiner, December 4, 1927. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
G., J. “Capitol.” St. Paul Pioneer Press, December 4, 1927. *
— review in St. Paul, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Boob Aviators at Five Houses.” Boston Post, December 5, 1927. *
— “You see there are pretty twin sisters, Grisette and Griselle, both played by the fetching Louise Brooks, who marry Wally and Ray, who cannot tell their wives apart except by their dogs, one a poodle, one a daschund.” – review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
anonymous. “Hatton and Beery Stars at New San Mateo.” San Mateo Times, December 5, 1927. *
— “They both win the same girl, which gives Louise Brooks a chance to play her first dual role on the screen.” – brief article in San Mateo, California newspaper
Heffernan, Harold. “The New Movies in Review.” Detroit News, December 5, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks plays twin sisters and aids greatly in decorating the proceedings” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Hillman, Gordon. “New Beery-Hatton and Dix Pictures in the Hub.” Boston Daily Advertiser, December 5, 1927. *
— review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
McCormick, Ella H. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, December 5, 1926. *
— “You’ll love Louise Brooks in the dual role of twin sisters.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Richardson, Charles J. “Beery-Hatton Again Amuse.” Detroit Times, December 5, 1927. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
Tinee, Mae. “Wallace and Raymond Take a Little Flyer in Aviation.” Chicago Tribune, December 6, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks as twins, is – are – a beautiful foil for the stars and if you think she doesn’t marry both of them before the picture ends, why, cogitate again, my darlings.” Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Aviation Fun on the Screen.” Boston Globe, December 6, 1927. *
— short review in Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
Bridges, J.M. “At the Norva.” Virginian-Pilot and the Norfolk Landmark, December 6, 1927. *
— review in Norfolk, Virgina newspaper
anonymous. “Comedians Both Win Same Girl in Photoplay.” Venice Evening Vanguard, December 7, 1927. *
— article in Venice, California newspaper
M., E. F. “Films of the Week.” Boston Evening Transcript, December 7, 1927. *
— the film opened simultaneously in five theaters in the Boston area – “But they are persuasive fellows in their bustling way and most of the audience at the Washington Street Olympia this week were so moved by mirth that they were close to tears. Presumably the experience has been the same at the Scollay Square Olympia, the Fenway, the Capitol in Allston and the Central Square in Cambridge.” – Boston, Massachusetts newspaper
S., J. W. “Now We’re in the Air.” South Bend Tribune, December 7, 1927. *
— review in South Bend, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Do Another.” Chicago Daily News, December 9, 1927. *
— brief review with three film stills in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Harris, Genevieve. “Star Funmakers in an Aviation Comedy.” Chicago Evening Post, December 8, 1927. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “We’re in the Air Laugh Producer.” Santa Rosa Press Democrat, December 8, 1927. *
— article in Santa Rosa, California newspaper
anonymous. “Screen Notes.” New York Times, December 9, 1927. *
— notes that the film is booked for an indefinite run, in listings in New York City newspaper
Campbell, Dan. “The Film Shop.” Daily Northwestern, December 9, 1927. *
— instance of syndicated article (United Press) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re In the Air Has Splendid Cast.” News and Observer, December 10, 1927. *
— “. . . one of the most popular young beauties of the Paramount organization.” – article in Raliegh, North Carolina newspaper
anonymous. “Up in the Air at Alexander.” Glendale Daily Press, December 11, 1927. *
— article in Glendale, California newspaper
anonymous. “The Screen.” Indianapolis Star, December 11, 1927. *
— short review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy Film to be Shown at Kensington.” Buffalo Evening News, December 12, 1927. *
— article in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Stage and Screen.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 12, 1927. *
— “Did we forget something? Yes, indeed – lovely Louise Brooks, she of the beautiful legs, in a dual role.” – capsule review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Beery, Hatton Again Excel in Comedy.” Dayton Journal, December 12, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading woman . . . .” – review in Dayton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “The New Film.” The World, December 12, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is the welcome serious relief in an unwelcome comic background.” – New York City newspaper
Cannon, Regina. “Louise Brooks Puts Snap in Now We’re in the Air.” New York American, December 12, 1927. *
— “Miss Brooks is the brightest spot in Now We’re in the Air, for she may be always depended upon to be interesting, trig and snappy.” – New York City newspaper
Harris, Radie. “Now We’re in the Air Seen at the Rialto.” Morning Telegraph, December 12, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is seen as the feminine lead. She essays the role of twins. Which, if you know Louise, is mighty satisfactory. She is decorative enough to admire once, but when you are allowed the privilege of seeing her double, the effect is devastating.” – New York City newspaper
Pelswick, Rose. “Diversified Fare for Film Fan at Capitol, Colony, Rialto.” New York Evening Journal, December 12, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, playing a dual role, makes a very decorative heroine.” – New York City newspaper
Thompson, Donald. “Rought but Funny.” New York Telegram, December 12, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is entrusted with the heart interest, and does well as a double-exposure twin.” – New York City newspaper
H., J. K. “New Photoplays.” New York Post, December 12, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks wanders in and out between gags. She is very beautiful. She is especially beautiful when seen beside Mr. Beery.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Low Humor, Dizzy Heights in Comedy.” Daily Mirror, December 13, 1927. *
— “Add to this, occassional glimpses of Louise Brooks in a ballet costume . . . .” – New York City newspaper
Thirer, Irene. “Beery-Hatton In the Air; Shield of Honor Trite Fare.” Daily News, December 13, 1927. *
— one of two films reviewed – “And Louise Brooks is the lovely maiden in support of both boys.” – New York City newspaper
Gosh. “In the Front Row.” Waukesha Daily Freeman, December 14, 1927. *
— short review in Waukesha, Wisconsin newspaper
Rush. “Now We’re in the Air.” Variety, December 14, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks has an altogether pale and negative part, but this snappy young brunette justifies herself by just being present in any visible capacity.”
Service, T.O. “Service Talks.” Exhibitor’s Herald, December 17, 1927. *
— commentary on the film in trade journal
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air Rollicking War Comedy.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, December 17, 1927. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” Moving Picture World, December 17, 1927. *
— review in trade publication; “Even the bit apportioned to Louise Brooks is such as to permit equal efficiency by any intelligent extra girl.”
anonymous. “Eastman.” Rochester Times-Union, December 178, 1927. *
— article in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton in Now We’re In The Air.” Film Daily, December 18, 1927. *
— capsule review; “No one else gets a break but the cast includes Louise Brooks.”
Fillmore, Mildred. “Two Laughing Teams Bringing Mirth to Screen This Week.” Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, December 18, 1927. *
— article in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Movies.” Minneapolis Tribune, December 19, 1927. *
— capsule review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
Adams, Carl B. “Stage and Screen.” Cincinnati Enquirer, December 19, 1927. *
— capsule review in Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper
Costello, William P. “Beery, Hatton in Eastman Picture.” Rochester Evening Journal & Post Express, December 19, 1927. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
P., S. M. “State.” Minneapolis Journal, December 19, 1927. *
— review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
Taaffe, Agnes. “Movies.” Minneapolis Daily Star, December 19, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is beautiful in the dual role of twin sisters with whom the psuedo-fliers fall in love.” – review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Comic Fliers in the Grand.” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 20, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks is with them, in a dual role of a French and also a German sympathizer. Of course, Beery gets one girl and Hatton gets the other, but they never are sure just which they have, as the girls are twins.” – review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Screen Review.” Pittsburgh Press, December 20, 1927. *
— short review in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspaper
Moore, A. J. “Beery and Hatton at Their Best in Play; Sunday.” Nevada State Journal, December 21, 1927. *
— short article in Reno, Nevada newspaper
anonymous. “Opinions on Pictures.” Motion Picture News, December 23, 1927. *
— review in trade journal
anonymous. “Film: Now We’re in the Air.” Billboard, December 24, 1927. *
— “Louise Brooks, playing a double part, is in support.”
Harrison, P. S. “We’re in the Air Now – with Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton.” Harrison’s Reports, December 24, 1927. *
— short review in trade publication; “A good slapstick comedy . . . . Miss Louise Brooks takes the part of the heroine – in a double role.”
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air, With Berry and Hatton at Post.” Battle Creek Enquirer and Evening News, December 25, 1927. *
— article in Battle Creek, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks, Beery and Hatton in Big Film Here.” News-Palladium, December 25, 1927. *
— article in Benton Harbor, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Gloom-Chasing Pair Amuse at Princess.” Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 28, 1927. *
— review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “Synthetic Air Flying Latest!.” Santa Barbara Morning Press, December 28, 1927. *
— article in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
Banks, Charles Eugene. “Up In the Air Showing At Princess Keeps Audience In Continual Laughter.” Honolulu Advertiser, December 29, 1927. *
— Brooks is mentioned in review in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy Forced in Film Now at the Mission.” Santa Barbara Daily News, December 29, 1927. *
— review in Santa Barbara, California newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air at Oshkosh Theater.” Daily Northwestern, December 31, 1927. *
— article in Oshkosh, Wisconsin newspaper
Hall, Mourdant. “Messrs. Berry and Hatton.” New York Times, December 31, 1927. *
— “It is no better and probably no worse than the other pseudo-comic exploits of this pair.” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Feratured at Avon.” Utica Daily News, December 31, 1927. *
— article in Utica, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Comedians Featured at Avon.” Utica Observer-Dispatch, January 1, 1928. *
— article in Utica, New York newspaper
anonymous. “We’re In the Air Comedy at Regent.” Riverside Daily Press, January 2, 1928. *
— article in Riverside, California newspaper
L., J.M. “Beery-Hatton Team is Fair at Colonial.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, January 3, 1928. *
— “The team of comedians was fortunate this time in having Louise Brooks appear with them. Not satisfied, too, with having Miss Brooks appear as one heroine, they have her appear as twins, which does much to make the picture easy to enjoy.” – review in Richmond, Virginia newspaper
O., H.H. “Stage and Screen.” Ann Arbor Daily News, January 3, 1928. *
— “And this time they actually win the girl, or girls, played by the charming Louise Brooks.” – review in Ann Arbor, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Moviegrams.” Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, January 7, 1928. *
— short article in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin newspaper
Armstrong, Everhardt. “Crowd’s Fancy Is Captured by Soubrette.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 7, 1928. *
— capsule review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Berry and Hatton Good For Laughs.” Akron Beacon Journal, January 9, 1928. *
— review in Akron, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “King Is Offering Big Laugh Show At 5th Avenue.” Seattle Times, January 9, 1928. *
— ” . . . an absurd thing filled with laugh-provoking gags.” – review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Berry and Hatton Funnier Than Ever.” Chronicle Telegram, January 14, 1928. *
— article in Elyria, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Berry and Hatton Funnier Than Ever.” Coshocton Tribune, January 14, 1928. *
— article in Coshocton, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Sheboygan Press, January 16, 1928. *
— review in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Rivoli to Feature Berry-Hatton Film.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, January 19, 1928. *
— article on local second run of the film; – Berkeley, California newspaper
Kinematograph Weekly, January 19, 1928. (England) *
— five film stills in English trade journal
anonymous. “Beery, Hatton on Capitol Bill.” Sacramento Union, January 25, 1928. *
— “The qualities of the film are emphasized with the appearance of delectable Louise Brooks.” – Sacramento, California newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” The Bioscope, January 26, 1928. (England) *
— capsule review; “The support is excellent in all cases. Louise Brooks plays the twin girls, but has few opportunities.”
anonymous. “Beery-Hatton on Jefferson Screen.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, January 29, 1928. *
— article in Fort Wayne, Indiana newspaper
Collier, Lionel. “Now We’re in the Air.” Kinematograph Weekly, January 29, 1928. (England) *
— capsule review; “Louise Brooks is, of course, charming in the dual role of the twins.”
anonymous. “Fabian Patrons Enjoy Riotous Comedy.” Paterson Evening News, January 31, 1928. *
— article in Paterson, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Reclutas por los Aires.” Mensajero Paramount, February 1928. *
— four page illustrated article in Spanish-language Paramount house organ
Black, Beatrice. “Motion Pictures for Children.” Parents Magazine, February, 1928. *
— capsule review
anonymous. “The Soisson.” Daily Courier, February 2, 1928. *
— article in Connellsville, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton In Goodwin Comedy.” Newark Star-Eagle, February 4, 1928. *
— ” . . . Louise Brooks, the charming and beautiful leading lady, . . . .” – article in Newark, New Jersey newspaper
Southgate, Harvey. “On the Screen.” Democrat & Chronicle, February 6, 1928. *
— review in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “2 Comedians in Victoria’s Feature.” Rochester Evening Journal & Post Express, February 7, 1928. *
— short article in Rochester, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Great Cast Showing in Quimby Feature.” Zanesville Signal, February 9, 1928. *
— short article in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Beery and Hatton Funnier Than Ever.” Daily Tribune, February 10, 1928. *
— article in Royal Oak, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton At Last Got the Breaks.” Loew’s Weekly, February 13, 1928. *
— short illustrated article in give-away publication “issued free to Loew patrons”
Goldbeck, Elisabeth. “Pictures in Review.” Motion Picture, March, 1928. *
— capsule review with scene still; ” . . . . you have a picture fairly creaking and groaning with the struggle to be funny and sadly lacking in the true comedy spirit.”
anonymous. “Fairbanks Zorro Showing at Portola.” West Seattle Herald, March 8, 1928. *
— article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Louise Brooks en un doble papel en Reclutas por los Aires.” Popular Film, March 15, 1928. (Spain) *
— article in Spanish film magazine newspaper
anonymous. “Double Programme – Regent.” Manitoba Free Press, March 19, 1928. (Canada) *
— capsule article in Winnipeg, Manitoba newspaper
anonymous. “Notas Cinematograficas.” La Prensa, May 29, 1928. (Argentina) *
— review in Buenos Aires, Argentina newspaper
anonymous. “A Film of the Week.” Irish Times, August 7, 1928. (Ireland) *
— “. . . this really clever fare.” – review in Dublin, newspaper
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” Boy’s Cinema, August 25, 1928. (England) *
— fictionalization of the film in an illustrated short story format
anonymous. “Now We’re in the Air.” The Cinema World, September, 1928. (England) *
— cast and detailed story synopsis without critical commentary
anonymous. “Current Boise Offerings.” Idaho Statesman, September 30, 1928. *
— brief write-up in Boise, Idaho newspaper
anonymous. “Comedians Aloft.” Circleville Herald, November 1, 1928. *
— brief article in Circleville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Another Of The Service Cycle Of Beery-Hatton.” Salinas Index Journal, November 22, 1928. *
— article in Salinas, California newspaper
anonymous. “Programa de espectaculos.” El Imparcial, December 30, 1928. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in Madrid newspaper
anonymous. “Aviatori per forza.” La Stampa, March 8, 1929. (Italy)
— article
anonymous. “Bioscopes.” Cape Times, March 16, 1929. (Union of South Africa) *
— “The success of the week . . . .” – capsule review in Cape Town newspaper
anonymous. “Aviatori per forza.” Il Messaggero, April 19, 1929. (Italy)
— article
anonymous. “Aviatori per forza.” La Vita Cinematografica, no. 5, 1929. (Italy) *
— capsule review
anonymous. “Screen Life.” Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, January 3, 1930. *
— write-up in Fairbanks, Alaska newspaper
Brendan, Sandra. “Now We’re in the Air.” All Movie Guide. circa 2000. *
— capsule review on film website