Emergency Landing
“Daredevil Test Pilot vs. Society's Dizzest Deb!”
Synopsis
A test pilot and his weather observer develop a "robot" control so airplanes can be flown without pilots, but enemy agents get wind of it and try to steal it or destroy it.
Top Cast
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Forrest Tucker
Jerry Barton
Carol Hughes
Betty Lambert
Evelyn Brent
Maude Lambert
Emmett Vogan
'Doc' Williams
William Halligan
George B. Lambert
George Sherwood
Jones
Thornton Edwards
Pedro
I. Stanford Jolley
Karl
Stanley Price
Otto
Billy Curtis
Judge
Jack Lescoulie
Capt. North
Paul Scott
Col. Lemon
Ralph Brooks
Radio Operator on Field
Budd Buster
'Pappy' Clayton
Jack Gardner
Radio Operator on Plane
Joe Hartman
Cowboy Offering Help
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Mooney
- Original Score
- Lew Porter
- Original Title
- Emergency Landing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Martin Mooney
Lew Porter
Jack Greenhalgh
Robert O. Crandall
Jed Buell
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Martin Mooney
Screenplay
Jed Buell
Producer
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Lew Porter
Original Music Composer
Robert O. Crandall
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Landing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emergency Landing about?
A test pilot and his weather observer develop a "robot" control so airplanes can be flown without pilots, but enemy agents get wind of it and try to steal it or destroy it.
Who directed Emergency Landing?
Emergency Landing was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Emergency Landing?
The principal cast of Emergency Landing includes Forrest Tucker, Carol Hughes, Evelyn Brent, Emmett Vogan, William Halligan.
When was Emergency Landing released and how long is it?
Emergency Landing was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Emergency Landing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emergency Landing was composed by Lew Porter.