Clipped Wings
“They're Plane Crazy!”
Synopsis
Slip and correspondence school pilot Sach, go to an air base to help a pal out...but find themselves in when they mistakenly sign enlistment forms. Can the Air Force turn these dodos into eagles? The guys may be airborne airheads, But just watch them find a way to ground a spy network that's infiltrated the base.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles R. Marion, Elwood Ullman
- Original Title
- Clipped Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Charles R. Marion, Elwood Ullman
Bruce B. Pierce
Ben Schwalb
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Director
Charles R. Marion
Screenplay
Elwood Ullman
Screenplay
Ben Schwalb
Producer
Bruce B. Pierce
Editor
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 Clipped Wings
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What is Clipped Wings about?
Slip and correspondence school pilot Sach, go to an air base to help a pal out...but find themselves in when they mistakenly sign enlistment forms. Can the Air Force turn these dodos into eagles? The guys may be airborne airheads, But just watch them find a way to ground a spy network that's infiltrated the base.
Who directed Clipped Wings?
Clipped Wings was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Clipped Wings?
The principal cast of Clipped Wings includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey, June Vincent, Mary Treen.
When was Clipped Wings released and how long is it?
Clipped Wings was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clipped Wings?
Clipped Wings holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).