Flight for Freedom (1943)The life of air pioneer Amelia Earhart is here given a fictionalized treatment, with a speculative conclusion. Director:Lothar Mendes |
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Title: Flight for Freedom (1943)
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Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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| Rosalind Russell | ... |
Tonie Carter
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| Fred MacMurray | ... |
Randy Britton
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Herbert Marshall | ... |
Paul Turner
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Eduardo Ciannelli | ... |
Johnny Salvini
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Walter Kingsford | ... |
Admiral Graves
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Fictionalized biography of Amelia Earhart (here called Tonie Carter). First, a flagwaving preface about air warfare in the Pacific; then flashing back to her first solo flight in 1932; whirlwind romance with sexist ace pilot Randy Britton; advanced training; a transcontinental race; world fame; first, aborted round-the-world flight; and her famous disappearance. This film popularized the theory that Earhart's disappearance was connected with secret work for the U.S. Navy. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
15 April 1943 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Stand to Die See more »Company Credits
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1.37 : 1
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Tonie Carter: Oh, I know. Every flier's married to his plane.
Paul Turner: Not quite that bad. But they never know what's going on inside of other people. How can they? They live 10,000 feet up in a world entirely their own. Any girl's safer to leave them there.
Tonie Carter: Dad always used to say, when you're safe... you're dead.
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 20, 1943 with Rosalind Russell reprising her film role. See more »Quotes
Paul Turner: Besides, fliers aren't good for women -- ever.Tonie Carter: Oh, I know. Every flier's married to his plane.
Paul Turner: Not quite that bad. But they never know what's going on inside of other people. How can they? They live 10,000 feet up in a world entirely their own. Any girl's safer to leave them there.
Tonie Carter: Dad always used to say, when you're safe... you're dead.
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This film is influenced by the patriotism during the great struggle of The Second World War. It is accurate in depicting the spirit of the great Emelia Earhart. A film made today might choose to focus on other aspects but that is more an indication of the difference in attitudes from the 40s to now. This is an interesting film for youngsters and adults.