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Wings and the Woman (1942)
They Flew Alone (original title)

100 min  -  Drama  -   18 September 1942 (USA)
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The story of flyer Amy Johnson who won the hearts of the British public in the 1930s with her record-breaking solo flights around the world... See full summary »

Director:

Herbert Wilcox

Writers:

Viscount Castlerosse (story), Miles Malleson (screenplay)

Stars:

Anna Neagle, Robert Newton and Edward Chapman
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anna Neagle Anna Neagle ...
Robert Newton ...
Jim Mollison
Edward Chapman Edward Chapman ...
Mr. Johnson
Nora Swinburne Nora Swinburne ...
ATA Commandant
Joan Kemp-Welch Joan Kemp-Welch ...
Mrs. Johnson
Brefni O'Rorke Brefni O'Rorke ...
Mac
Charles Carson Charles Carson ...
Lord Wakefield
Martita Hunt Martita Hunt ...
Miss Bland
Anthony Shaw Anthony Shaw ...
Official
Eliot Makeham Eliot Makeham ...
Mayor of Croydon (as Eliott Makeham)
David Horne David Horne ...
Solicitor
Miles Malleson Miles Malleson ...
Vacuum Salesman
Aubrey Mallalieu Aubrey Mallalieu ...
Bill, the Barber
Charles Victor Charles Victor ...
Postmaster
Hay Petrie Hay Petrie ...
Old General
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Storyline

The story of flyer Amy Johnson who won the hearts of the British public in the 1930s with her record-breaking solo flights around the world. Her marriage to fellow aviator Jim Mallison was less noteworthy. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

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SHE LED THE PARADE FROM SILK TO KHAKI! -- This girl who bolted a white-collar job to win her place in the air force...it's the amazing story of Amy and her Jim -- The Flying Mollisons.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Asas de Glória See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Herbert Wilcox Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Spain:  | USA:  | UK:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The first film of Leslie Dwyer. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The telegram she receives from the King after her 1930 flight to Australia is dated 1944. Stranger still since this film was released in 1942. See more »