Stunt Pilot (1939)

The second of a series of four features Monogram made based on the comic strip by Hal Forrest (Universal also used the strip characters in two serials), finds a movie company shooting a war... See full summary »

Director:

George Waggner

Writers:

Hal Forrest (comic strip "Tailspin Tommy"), Scott Darling,

Stars:

John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Trent	...	Tailspin Tommy Tompkins
Marjorie Reynolds	...	Betty Lou Barnes
Milburn Stone	...	'Skeeter' Milligan
Jason Robards Sr.	...	Paul Smith (as Jason Robards)
Pat O'Malley	...	Sheehan
George Meeker	...	Earl Martin
Wesley Barry	...	Glenn
George Cleveland	...	Sheriff
John Daheim	...	Tex (as Johnny Day)
Tod Sterling	...	Charlie
Mary Field	...	Ethel (as Mary Fields)
Buddy Cox	...	Bobby
Forrest Taylor	...	Doctor
David Newell	...	Radio Operator
Carleton Young	...	Reporter Trent

Storyline

The second of a series of four features Monogram made based on the comic strip by Hal Forrest (Universal also used the strip characters in two serials), finds a movie company shooting a war picture at Three Points airport, with Tailspin Tommy Tompkins as a stunt pilot in the film. Tommy is incensed by the complete disregard for human life shown by the film's director, Sheehan, and quits. Sheehan gets a replacement pilot named Earl Martin, who is known as a reckless pilot who will try an aerial stunt for a thrill. He hand Tommy get into a fight when Martin takes Betty Lou Barnes for a ride in a plane that is practically falling apart. Sheehan offers Tommy $500 to work in an airplane fight, which Tommy refuses saying the stunt is needlessly dangerous. But Skeeter Millican, Tommy's flying mechanic pal, who needs the money for his sick sister, takes the job. Tommy finds out, ties Skeeter up, and takes his place. During the filming, Tommy fires his machine gun, and Martin is killed. When ...

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Plot Keywords:

pilot | aviation

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Taglines:

MEN WITH WINGS and hearts without fear!

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Genres:

Adventure

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 July 1939 (USA)

Also Known As:

Asas Gloriosas

Company Credits

Production Co:

Monogram Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Tailspin Tommy (1934)

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Soundtracks

"On Silver Wings"
Written by Fleming Allen and Carl Winge

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