Blaze of Noon (1947)
PARAMOUNT SWEEPS YOU ALOFT IN THE SCREEN'S GREATEST ROMANCE OF THE SKIES!
In this aerial melodrama, four brothers working as stunt pilots for a flying circus leave their jobs to become mail pilots. Because their job requires that they constantly travel, they are advised to not settle down with wives and kids. Still, one pilot falls in love and marries. Unfortunately, the woman dislikes his brothers and constantly worries that he will be killed during a flight. Her fears are not unfounded and much tragedy ensues as the story unfolds.
Director: John Farrow
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 2, 1947
Cast
- Anne Baxter - Lucille Stewart
- William Holden - Colin McDonald
- Sonny Tufts - Roland McDonald
- William Bendix - Porkie Scott
- Sterling Hayden - Tad McDonald
- Howard Da Silva - Mike Gafferty
- Johnny Sands - Keith McDonald
- Jean Wallace - Poppy
- Lloyd Corrigan - Rev. Polly
- Will Wright - Mr. Thomas
Screenplay
- Ernest K. Gann (Novel)
- Frank Wead (Screenplay)
- Arthur Sheekman (Screenplay)
Music: Adolph Deutsch
Cinematography: William C. Mellor
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
brother, marriage, airplane pilot
More Films by Director: John Farrow
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blaze of Noon about?
- In this aerial melodrama, four brothers working as stunt pilots for a flying circus leave their jobs to become mail pilots. Because their job requires that they constantly travel, they are advised to not settle down with wives and kids. Still, one pilot falls in love and marries. Unfortunately, the woman dislikes his brothers and constantly worries that he will be killed during a flight. Her fears are not unfounded and much tragedy ensues as the story unfolds.
- Who directed Blaze of Noon?
- Blaze of Noon was directed by John Farrow.
- Who stars in Blaze of Noon?
- Blaze of Noon stars Anne Baxter, William Holden, Sonny Tufts, William Bendix, Sterling Hayden, Howard Da Silva.
- How long is Blaze of Noon?
- Blaze of Noon has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Blaze of Noon?
- Blaze of Noon is a Drama, Action film.
- Where was Blaze of Noon produced?
- Blaze of Noon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blaze of Noon?
- The themes of Blaze of Noon include: Unbreakable Brotherhood Bonds, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.