The Sky's the Limit (1943)
Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!
1943 · NR · 1h 29m · Comedy, Romance, Music
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Music
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
Writers: Frank Fenton, Lynn Root
Music by: Harold Arlen
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editor: Roland Gross
Box office: $2M
Cast
Fred Astaire as Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)Joan Leslie as Joan ManionRobert Benchley as Philip 'Phil' HarrimanRobert Ryan as Reginald FentonElizabeth Patterson as Mrs. FisherMarjorie Gateson as Canteen HostessFreddie Slack as Freddie Slack - Leader of His OrchestraBobby Barber as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)Eric Blore as Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)Neil Hamilton as Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)Olin Howland as Driver (uncredited)Paul Hurst as Dock Foreman (uncredited)More like this
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