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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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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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Dame May Whitty | ... |
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 | ... |
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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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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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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)
Lyrics by June Hershey
Music by Don Swander
Played when Steve tells Gramps he's going to be living right next door
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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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"Deep in the Heart of Texas"(uncredited)
Lyrics by June Hershey
Music by Don Swander
Played when Steve tells Gramps he's going to be living right next door
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