Sky Patrol (1939)
WINGS OF DEATH! Across danger-streaked skies roars Tailspin Tommy's air patrol in pursuit of death-dealing smugglers! His most-thrilling air-venture!
"Tailspin Tommy" Tompkins and "Skeeter" Milligan are training young U. S. Army fliers for the newly-formed 'Sky Patrol,'a branch of the Army Reserves which operates along the borders and coast-lines, on the lookout for smugglers. Carter Meade, whose father is the Colonel in charge of the patrol, has a terror of firing guns and his father insists he conquer this fear. Tommy sends him out on patrol, on orders from Washington D. C., to stop any unfamiliar aircraft. Carter challenges an unmarked amphibian plane, which opens fire on him. Carter, afraid to shoot, bails out as his plane is shot down. Carter is missing, and Tommy and Skeeter are searching for him and the mysterious airplane.
Cast
- John Trent - Tailspin Tommy Tompkins
- Marjorie Reynolds - Betty Lou Barnes
- Milburn Stone - Skeeter Milligan
- Jason Robards Sr. - Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner
- Jackie Coogan - Carter Meade
- Dickie Jones - Bobby Landis
- Boyd Irwin - Colonel Meade
- John Daheim - Ryan
- Bryant Washburn - Bainbridge
- LeRoy Mason - Mitch
Screenplay
- George Waggner (Screenplay)
- Hal Forrest (Characters)
- Norton S. Parker (Screenplay)
- Hal Forrest (Story)
Keywords
pilot, us army
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sky Patrol about?
- "Tailspin Tommy" Tompkins and "Skeeter" Milligan are training young U. S. Army fliers for the newly-formed 'Sky Patrol,'a branch of the Army Reserves which operates along the borders and coast-lines, on the lookout for smugglers. Carter Meade, whose father is the Colonel in charge of the patrol, has a terror of firing guns and his father insists he conquer this fear. Tommy sends him out on patrol, on orders from Washington D. C., to stop any unfamiliar aircraft. Carter challenges an unmarked amphibian plane, which opens fire on him. Carter, afraid to shoot, bails out as his plane is shot down. Carter is missing, and Tommy and Skeeter are searching for him and the mysterious airplane.
- Who directed Sky Patrol?
- Sky Patrol was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in Sky Patrol?
- Sky Patrol stars John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr., Jackie Coogan, Dickie Jones.
- How long is Sky Patrol?
- Sky Patrol has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Sky Patrol?
- Sky Patrol is a Drama, Action, Adventure film.
- Where was Sky Patrol produced?
- Sky Patrol was produced in United States of America.