Sky High
“The saddest sack in the sky!”
Synopsis
When he is told that he is to spend three more years as a tailgunner, goofball GI Herbert Pumice thinks that a promotion--which he has little to no chance of getting--will get him out of the job he hates. He asks his girlfriend Sally, who owns the base café, for help. She goes to the base commander, Col. Baker--who she knows has a crush on her--to help out Herbert. Col. Baker schedules a promotion hearing for Herbert that Friday. He naturally fails it miserably, and then learns that Col. Baker is going out on a date with Sally. Meanwhile, the base military intelligence officer discovers that Herbert is a dead-ringer for the head of a spy ring intending to sabotage a new automated plane, and gets Herbert assigned to infiltrate the gang. Complications ensue.
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Sid Melton
Herbert Pumice / Muscrat Maxie McClure
Mara Lynn
Sally
Sam Flint
Col. Baker
Douglas Evans
Maj. Talbot
Fritz Feld
Dr. Kapok
Marc Krah
Elmer Smith - The Boss
Margia Dean
Cpl. Lily Gaylord
Paul Bryar
Sgt. Kurt Petrov
Thayer Roberts
Maj. Catastrophe
Don Frost
Col. Baker's Clerk
John Pelletti
George Grady
Ernie Venneri
Joe Bush
John Phillips
Lt. Col. Turbojet
Will Orleans
Examination Room Clerk
Peter Damon
Radio Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Title
- Sky High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions, Spartan Productions, Tam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Orville H. Hampton
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky High about?
When he is told that he is to spend three more years as a tailgunner, goofball GI Herbert Pumice thinks that a promotion--which he has little to no chance of getting--will get him out of the job he hates. He asks his girlfriend Sally, who owns the base café, for help. She goes to the base commander, Col. Baker--who she knows has a crush on her--to help out Herbert. Col. Baker schedules a promotion hearing for Herbert that Friday. He naturally fails it miserably, and then learns that Col. Baker is going out on a date with Sally. Meanwhile, the base military intelligence officer discovers that Herbert is a dead-ringer for the head of a spy ring intending to sabotage a new automated plane, and gets Herbert assigned to infiltrate the gang. Complications ensue.
Who directed Sky High?
Sky High was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Sky High?
The principal cast of Sky High includes Sid Melton, Mara Lynn, Sam Flint, Douglas Evans, Fritz Feld.
When was Sky High released and how long is it?
Sky High was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky High?
Sky High holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).