The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- John FarrowDirector
- Frank WeadScreenplay
- Arthur SheekmanScreenplay
- Adolph DeutschOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Anne BaxterLucille Stewart
- William HoldenColin McDonald
- Sonny TuftsRoland McDonald
- William BendixPorkie Scott
- Sterling HaydenTad McDonald
- Howard Da SilvaMike Gafferty
- Johnny SandsKeith McDonald
- Jean WallacePoppy
- Lloyd CorriganRev. Polly
- Will WrightMr. Thomas
- Edith KingMrs. Murphy
- Dick HoganSydney
Stills
Themes
brothermarriageairplane pilot