The Sky's the Limit (1943)
Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!
Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
Director: Edward H. Griffith
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 13, 1943
Cast
- Fred Astaire - Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
- Joan Leslie - Joan Manion
- Robert Benchley - Philip 'Phil' Harriman
- Robert Ryan - Reginald Fenton
- Elizabeth Patterson - Mrs. Fisher
- Marjorie Gateson - Canteen Hostess
- Freddie Slack - Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
- Bobby Barber - Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
- Eric Blore - Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
- Neil Hamilton - Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Lynn Root (Screenplay)
- Frank Fenton (Screenplay)
- Johnny Mercer (Lyricist)
Music: Harold Arlen
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: Roland Gross
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $871,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: Edward H. Griffith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sky's the Limit about?
- Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
- Who directed The Sky's the Limit?
- The Sky's the Limit was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Sky's the Limit?
- The Sky's the Limit stars Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan, Elizabeth Patterson, Marjorie Gateson.
- How long is The Sky's the Limit?
- The Sky's the Limit has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Sky's the Limit?
- The Sky's the Limit is a Comedy, Romance, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Sky's the Limit?
- The Sky's the Limit had a budget of $871,000.
- How much did The Sky's the Limit gross?
- The Sky's the Limit grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Sky's the Limit produced?
- The Sky's the Limit was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sky's the Limit?
- The themes of The Sky's the Limit include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.