Stunt Pilot (1939)
MEN WITH WINGS and hearts without fear!
The second of a series of four features Monogram made based on the comic strip by Hal Forrest (Universal also used the strip characters in two serials), finds a movie company shooting a war picture at Three Points airport, with Tailspin Tommy Tompkins as a stunt pilot in the film. Tommy is incensed by the complete disregard for human life shown by the film's director, Sheehan, and quits. Sheehan gets a replacement pilot named Earl Martin, who is known as a reckless pilot who will try an aerial stunt for a thrill. He hand Tommy get into a fight when Martin takes Betty Lou Barnes for a ride in a plane that is practically falling apart.
Director: George Waggner
Genre: Crime, Adventure
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: June 30, 1939
Cast
- John Trent - Tailspin Tommy Tompkins
- Marjorie Reynolds - Betty Lou Barnes
- Milburn Stone - 'Skeeter' Milligan
- Jason Robards Sr. - Paul Smith
- Pat O'Malley - Sheehan
- George Meeker - Earl Martin
- Wesley Barry - Glenn
- George Cleveland - Sheriff
- John Daheim - Tex
- Tod Sterling - Charlie
Screenplay
- Hal Forrest (Characters)
- George Waggner
- Scott Darling
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Waggner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stunt Pilot about?
- The second of a series of four features Monogram made based on the comic strip by Hal Forrest (Universal also used the strip characters in two serials), finds a movie company shooting a war picture at Three Points airport, with Tailspin Tommy Tompkins as a stunt pilot in the film. Tommy is incensed by the complete disregard for human life shown by the film's director, Sheehan, and quits. Sheehan gets a replacement pilot named Earl Martin, who is known as a reckless pilot who will try an aerial stunt for a thrill. He hand Tommy get into a fight when Martin takes Betty Lou Barnes for a ride in a plane that is practically falling apart.
- Who directed Stunt Pilot?
- Stunt Pilot was directed by George Waggner.
- Who stars in Stunt Pilot?
- Stunt Pilot stars John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr., Pat O'Malley, George Meeker.
- How long is Stunt Pilot?
- Stunt Pilot has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Stunt Pilot?
- Stunt Pilot is a Crime, Adventure film.
- Where was Stunt Pilot produced?
- Stunt Pilot was produced in United States of America.