Parachute Jumper (1933)
Seventy-five Smackers a Jump- and Most of it Goes to Widows!
An Air Force washout and his buddy room with a pretty young lady. Desperate for jobs during the Depression, they finally land employment with the mob.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: January 28, 1933
Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. - Bill Keller
- Bette Davis - Patricia 'Alabama' Brent
- Frank McHugh - Toodles Cooper
- Claire Dodd - Mrs. Newberry
- Leo Carrillo - Kurt Weber
- Harold Huber - Steve Donovan
- Thomas E. Jackson - Detective Lt. Coffey
- Leon Ames - Pilot with Alabama (uncredited)
- Reginald Barlow - The Colonel (uncredited)
- Stanley Blystone - Cop (uncredited)
Screenplay
- John Francis Larkin
- Rian James (Story)
Cinematography: James Van Trees
Editing: Ray Curtiss
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
friendship, chauffeur, smuggling (contraband), gangster, bodyguard, great depression, mistress, poverty, pre-code, hard times, parachute jumping, airplane pilot, couriers
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Parachute Jumper about?
- An Air Force washout and his buddy room with a pretty young lady. Desperate for jobs during the Depression, they finally land employment with the mob.
- Who directed Parachute Jumper?
- Parachute Jumper was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in Parachute Jumper?
- Parachute Jumper stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Bette Davis, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd, Leo Carrillo, Harold Huber.
- How long is Parachute Jumper?
- Parachute Jumper has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Parachute Jumper?
- Parachute Jumper is a Drama film.
- Where was Parachute Jumper produced?
- Parachute Jumper was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Parachute Jumper?
- The themes of Parachute Jumper include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.