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Wings for the Eagle (1942)

APPROVED 84 min  -  Drama  -   18 July 1942 (USA)
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Aircraft workers during during World War II become involved in a love triangle.

Director:

Lloyd Bacon

Writers:

Byron Morgan (screenplay), B. Harrison Orkow (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ann Sheridan, Dennis Morgan and Jack Carson
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ann Sheridan ...
Roma Maple
Dennis Morgan Dennis Morgan ...
Corky 'Cork' Jones
Jack Carson ...
Brad Maple
George Tobias ...
Jake Hanso
Russell Arms Russell Arms ...
Pete Hanso
Don DeFore Don DeFore ...
Gil Borden
Tom Fadden Tom Fadden ...
Tom 'Cyclone' Shaw
John Ridgely John Ridgely ...
Alec Johnson
Frank Wilcox Frank Wilcox ...
Supervisor Stark
George Meeker George Meeker ...
Personnel Man
Fay Helm Fay Helm ...
Miss Baxter, Mr. Gross' Secretary
Billy Curtis Billy Curtis ...
Eddie, a Midget
Emory Parnell Emory Parnell ...
Policeman at Garage
Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing ...
Motorcycle Officer
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Storyline

Set at a factory that makes aircraft for World War II, Roma and Brad Maple's marriage begins to show signs of difficulty. Their problems get worse when Brad's friend Corky, who wants to work at the factory to avoid being drafted, arrives to stay with them and makes a move for Roma. Written by Randy <proxima-3@home.com>  

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Marriage | Citizenship | Father Son Relationship | Football | Midget  | See more »

Taglines:

It's Time-and-a-Half for Uncle Sam...and the Rest of the Time is for Love!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Asas da Vitória See more »

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The studio received permission to film inside the Lockheed Aircraft Co. in Burbank, California, but each member of the crew was required to carry a birth certificate to enter the plant. See more »

Soundtracks

"Wings for the Eagle"
(uncredited)
Music by Friedrich Hollaender
Played over the opening credits and often throughout the picture See more »