They Flew Alone
“SHE LED THE PARADE FROM SILK TO KHAKI! -- This girl who bolted a white-collar job to win her place in the air force...it's the amazing story of Amy and her Jim -- The Flying Mollisons.”
Synopsis
The story of flyer Amy Johnson the girl from Yorkshire who won the hearts of the British public in the 1930s with her record-breaking solo flights around the world. Her marriage to fellow aviator Jim Mallison was less noteworthy.
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Anna Neagle
Amy Johnson
Robert Newton
Jim Mollison
Edward Chapman
Mr. Johnson
Nora Swinburne
ATA Commandant
Joan Kemp-Welch
Mrs. Johnson
Brefni O'Rorke
Mac
Charles Carson
Lord Wakefield
Martita Hunt
Miss Bland
William Hartnell
Scotty
Eliot Makeham
Mayor of Croydon
David Horne
Solicitor
Miles Malleson
Vacuum Salesman
Aubrey Mallalieu
Bill, the Barber
Charles Victor
Postmaster
Hay Petrie
Old General
John Slater
Officer on Interview Panel
Percy Parsons
Cyril Smith
Aquitania Radio Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wilcox
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Malleson
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- They Flew Alone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wilcox
Miles Malleson, Viscount Castlerosse
William Alwyn
Mutz Greenbaum
Geoffrey Foot
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wilcox
Director
Miles Malleson
Screenplay
Geoffrey Foot
Editor
Josephine Clinch
Costume Design
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Flew Alone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Flew Alone about?
The story of flyer Amy Johnson the girl from Yorkshire who won the hearts of the British public in the 1930s with her record-breaking solo flights around the world. Her marriage to fellow aviator Jim Mallison was less noteworthy.
Who directed They Flew Alone?
They Flew Alone was directed by Herbert Wilcox.
Who stars in They Flew Alone?
The principal cast of They Flew Alone includes Anna Neagle, Robert Newton, Edward Chapman, Nora Swinburne, Joan Kemp-Welch.
When was They Flew Alone released and how long is it?
They Flew Alone was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for They Flew Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Flew Alone was composed by William Alwyn.