24 Hour Alert (1955)
The Story of the Men Who Guard America's Skies!
This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of getting along with civilian neighbors. The story involves members of an Air Force base proving their worth to the mayor of a nearby town who would like to see them gone due to noise pollution.
Director: Robert M. Leeds
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: December 22, 1955
Cast
- Jack Webb - Himself
- Art Balinger - Col. Jim Breech
- Walter Sande - Mayor Hogan
- Ralph Moody - City Councilman Boggs
- Mel Pogue
Screenplay
- Beirne Lay Jr. (Screenplay)
- Richard L. Breen (Screenplay)
Music: William Lava
Cinematography: Edward Colman
Editing: Leo H. Shreve, Rex Steele
Production: Walt Disney Productions, Mark VII Ltd., The United States Air Force, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
u.s. air force, air force, military base, fighter jet, jet fighter pilot, air force base, noise pollution
More Films by Director: Robert M. Leeds
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 24 Hour Alert about?
- This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of getting along with civilian neighbors. The story involves members of an Air Force base proving their worth to the mayor of a nearby town who would like to see them gone due to noise pollution.
- Who directed 24 Hour Alert?
- 24 Hour Alert was directed by Robert M. Leeds.
- Who stars in 24 Hour Alert?
- 24 Hour Alert stars Jack Webb, Art Balinger, Walter Sande, Ralph Moody, Mel Pogue.
- How long is 24 Hour Alert?
- 24 Hour Alert has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is 24 Hour Alert?
- 24 Hour Alert is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was 24 Hour Alert produced?
- 24 Hour Alert was produced in United States of America.