Sky Devils
“They couldn't swim, but they were lifeguards! They couldn't fly, but they became air heroes! Crashing planes, roaring laughs!”
Synopsis
Wilkie and Mitchell, trying to desert their draft into the army, stow away on a ship which takes them into the war zone. While AWOL, the rivals for Mary's affections accidently destroy an ammunition dump.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Sky Devils
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Caddo Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
A. Edward Sutherland, Carroll Graham, Robert Benchley, Garrett Graham, Jimmy Starr
Alfred Newman
Tony Gaudio
A. Edward Sutherland, Howard Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Carroll Graham
Writer
Robert Benchley
Writer
Garrett Graham
Writer
Jimmy Starr
Writer
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
A. Edward Sutherland
Screenplay
A. Edward Sutherland
Producer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Howard Hughes
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Devils
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky Devils about?
Wilkie and Mitchell, trying to desert their draft into the army, stow away on a ship which takes them into the war zone. While AWOL, the rivals for Mary's affections accidently destroy an ammunition dump.
Who directed Sky Devils?
Sky Devils was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Sky Devils?
The principal cast of Sky Devils includes Spencer Tracy, William 'Stage' Boyd, Ann Dvorak, Billy Bevan, George Cooper.
When was Sky Devils released and how long is it?
Sky Devils was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Sky Devils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sky Devils was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky Devils?
Sky Devils holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).