The Sky's the Limit (1943) Directed by Edward H. Griffith
Comedy / Musical / Romance
Film Synopsis
Having served with distinction as a Flying Tiger pilot in the war
against Japan, Fred Atwell decides to spend his leave incognito when he
arrives back in New York. Shunning the publicity parades, where
his fellow pilots are feted as heroes, Fred pursues photographer Joan
Manion, who mistakes him for a draft dodger. Fred's persistence
annoys her at first but soon Joan warms to his charms, although she
remains adamant that he should be doing something to support the war
effort. If only she knew...
Script: S.K. Lauren, Frank Fenton, Lynn Root,
William T. Ryder (story)
Cinematographer: Russell Metty
Music: Leigh Harline
Cast:Fred Astaire (Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)),
Joan Leslie (Joan Manion),
Robert Benchley (Phil Harriman),
Robert Ryan (Reginald Fenton),
Elizabeth Patterson (Mrs. Fisher),
Marjorie Gateson (Canteen Hostess),
Freddie Slack and His Orchestra (Themselves),
Robert Anderson (Officer),
Joseph E. Bernard (Third Bartender),
Eric Blore (Jackson, Phil's Butler),
Ralph Bucko (Cowboy),
Roy Bucko (Cowboy),
Georgia Caine (Charwoman),
Jack Carr (Customer),
Richard Davies (Richard Merlin),
Henri DeSoto (Headwaiter),
Norma Drury Boleslavsky (Mrs. Leo Roskowski),
Neil Hamilton (Navy Officer on Train),
Al Hill (Sergeant),
Olin Howland (Driver)
Country: USA
Language: English
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 89 min
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