This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
Beyond the Line of Duty (1942) is a war and documentary film directed by Lewis Seiler, released on November 7, 1942 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Hewitt T. Wheless, Ronald Reagan, William Hopper and Bill Kennedy. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
Hewitt T. Wheless
as Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces
Ronald Reagan
as Narrator (voice)
William Hopper
as University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
as Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
as Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)
Knox Manning
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
as Cal (uncredited)
Directed by Lewis Seiler, written by Edwin Gilbert, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 11 ratings.
In wartime, everyone needs some sort of hero and this film provides one in the unassuming guise of Hewitt T. Wheless. Teased by his pals for being vertically challenged, he decides to join the US Army Air Force. What ensues now follows his training regime of theory and practice flights before he and his crew of seven other men head on a dangerous mission to attack shipping in the Philippines. The man himself…
Reviewed on July 27, 2025
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The main cast of Beyond the Line of Duty (1942) includes Hewitt T. Wheless, Ronald Reagan, William Hopper, Bill Kennedy and Harry Lewis. The film was directed by Lewis Seiler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Beyond the Line of Duty was released on November 7, 1942 and runs for 22m.
Beyond the Line of Duty (1942) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.