Spitfire(1934)
Nothin' to Pay ... Nothin' to Lose ... She Loved Wherever Her Flames Caught fire!
Spitfire Synopsis
Dirt-poor mountain girl Trigger Hicks is a loner. Her faith-healing is mistaken for witchcraft by the community. She falls for an engineer building a dam, who protects her.
Spitfire (1934) is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, released on March 8, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Katharine Hepburn, Robert Young, Ralph Bellamy and Martha Sleeper. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cromwell
- Writers:
- Jane Murfin, Lula Vollmer, Lula Vollmer
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Cronjager
- Composer:
- Bernhard Kaun
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Spitfire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katharine Hepburn
as Trigger Hicks
Robert Young
as John Stafford
Ralph Bellamy
as George Fleetwood
Martha Sleeper
as Eleanor Stafford
Louis Mason
as Bill Grayson
Sara Haden
as Etta Dawson
Virginia Howell
as Granny Raines
Sidney Toler
as Jim Sawyer
Will Geer
as West Fry
- John Beck
John Beck
as Jake Hawkins
- Therese Wittler
Therese Wittler
as Mrs. Sawyer
Key crew
Directed by John Cromwell, written by Jane Murfin, Lula Vollmer and Lula Vollmer, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Spitfire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 17 ratings.
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Spitfire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spitfire online?
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Who stars in Spitfire?
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The main cast of Spitfire (1934) includes Katharine Hepburn, Robert Young, Ralph Bellamy, Martha Sleeper and Louis Mason. The film was directed by John Cromwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spitfire released?
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Spitfire was released on March 8, 1934 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Spitfire worth watching?
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Spitfire (1934) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.