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Thunder Birds [Soldiers of the Air] (1942)A veteran American flyer trains new recruits, including the acrophobic son of his dead war buddy. Complications arise when the younger man falls in love with his mentor's girl. Director:William A. Wellman |
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| Gene Tierney | ... |
Kay Saunders
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Preston Foster | ... |
Steve Britt
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John Sutton | ... |
Peter Stackhouse
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Colonel MacDonald
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Lady Jane Stackhouse
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George Barbier | ... |
Col. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' Saunders
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| Richard Haydn | ... |
George Lockwood
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Barrett
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Ted North | ... |
Cadet Hackzell
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Janis Carter | ... |
Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee
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C. Montague Shaw | ... |
Doctor
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Viola Moore | ... |
Nurse
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Nana Bryant | ... |
Mrs. Blake
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Joyce Compton | ... |
Saleswoman
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Bess Flowers | ... |
Nurse
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Technicolor tale of honor and romance. This drama from 1942 was directed by Oscar-winner William A. Wellman, and features stunning aerial photography, that was highly advanced for the time. John Sutton stars as Peter Stackhouse, a British aviophobe who is nonetheless determined to become a pilot. Stackhouse's resolution comes from his desire to serve his country, and his strength is recognized by Steve Britt (Preston Foster), who becomes his patient teacher. The two men's bond is tested, however, when they both fall for the same girl (Gene Tierney). Written by R. Alberts
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EnglishRelease Date:
19 October 1942 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Aves de Fogo See more »Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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1.37 : 1
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Kay Saunders: That you were interested in my legs? Why not at all. That's what they're there for.
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(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played by the band at the USO dance
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Peter Stackhouse: I hope you're not angry?Kay Saunders: That you were interested in my legs? Why not at all. That's what they're there for.
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"People Like You and Me"(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played by the band at the USO dance
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My wife's uncle , George Wood ,was an RAF trainee Sergeant Pilot at the Base when this film was made . The film as part of its propaganda purpose made use of his , and other courses , and he appears full head and shoulders in a scanned shot of a parade . He looks like a young boy . He completed his training and went on to fly Wellington Bombers , regrettably he was shot down over Holland in 1943 . We knew he had appeared in a film but were not sure of the title and by chance came across a Cinema Poster for Thunder Birds on the Internet and this showed RAF personnel marching past aircraft . We had a black and white photograph of him standing by similar aircraft and thus established a possible link . We were subsequently able to obtain a copy of the film . The aerial shots are astounding and do seem ahead of their time .