Men of the Sky(1942)
Men of the Sky Synopsis
A propaganda film, made in the early months of World War II, dramatizing a new group of U.S. Army Air Force pilots receiving their wings from Lt. General H.H. Arnold. An off-screen narrator introduces four of them to us; we see them before the war, during flight training, and in their first assignments as pilots.
Men of the Sky (1942) is a drama and war film directed by B. Reeves Eason, released on July 25, 1942 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Tod Andrews, Eleanor Parker, Don DeFore and Ray Montgomery. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- B. Reeves Eason
- Writers:
- Owen Crump
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Charles P. Boyle
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Men of the Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tod Andrews
as Cadet Frank Bickley
Eleanor Parker
as Mrs. Frank Bickley
Don DeFore
as Cadet Dick Mathews
Ray Montgomery
as Cadet Jim Morgan
Ruth Ford
as Cadet Gladdens' Sweetheart
Dave Willock
as Bob 'Sir Galahad' Gladdens
- Owen Crump
Owen Crump
as Narrator (voice)
Henry H. Arnold
as Himself - 'Hap' Arnold
Franklyn Farnum
as Farmer (uncredited)
- Inez Gay
Inez Gay
as Mrs. Mathews (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
as Shoe Repair Shop Prorietor (uncredited)
- Harry Harvey Jr.
Harry Harvey Jr.
as Jim Morgan, as a Boy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by B. Reeves Eason, written by Owen Crump, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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Men of the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Men of the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Men of the Sky?
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The main cast of Men of the Sky (1942) includes Tod Andrews, Eleanor Parker, Don DeFore, Ray Montgomery and Ruth Ford. The film was directed by B. Reeves Eason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Men of the Sky released?
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Men of the Sky was released on July 25, 1942 and runs for 20m.
Is Men of the Sky worth watching?
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Men of the Sky (1942) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.