Gallant Journey (1946)
One Of The World's Most Exciting Adventures!
Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.
Cast
- Glenn Ford - John J. Montgomery
- Janet Blair - Regina 'Ginny' Cleary
- Charles Ruggles - Jim Montgomery
- Henry Travers - Thomas Logan
- Jimmy Lloyd - Dan Mahoney / Prof. LaSalle
- Charles Kemper - Father "Dickie" Ball
- Selena Royle - Mrs. Zachary Montgomery
- Arthur Shields - Father Kenton
- Willard Robertson - Zachary Montgomery
- Robert De Haven - Jim Logan, as a boy (as Robert DeHaven)
Screenplay
Keywords
aviation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gallant Journey about?
- Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.
- Who directed Gallant Journey?
- Gallant Journey was directed by William A. Wellman.
- Who stars in Gallant Journey?
- Gallant Journey stars Glenn Ford, Janet Blair, Charles Ruggles, Henry Travers, Jimmy Lloyd, Charles Kemper.
- How long is Gallant Journey?
- Gallant Journey has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Gallant Journey?
- Gallant Journey is a History, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Gallant Journey produced?
- Gallant Journey was produced in United States of America.