Beyond the Line of Duty
Synopsis
This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
Top Cast
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Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces
Ronald Reagan
Narrator (voice)
William Hopper
University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)
Knox Manning
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
Cal (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Gilbert
- Original Title
- Beyond the Line of Duty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation, U.S. Army Air Forces
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Edwin Gilbert
Arthur L. Todd
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Edwin Gilbert
Writer
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Line of Duty
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What is Beyond the Line of Duty about?
This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
Who directed Beyond the Line of Duty?
Beyond the Line of Duty was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Beyond the Line of Duty?
The principal cast of Beyond the Line of Duty includes Hewitt T. Wheless, Ronald Reagan, William Hopper, Bill Kennedy, Harry Lewis.
When was Beyond the Line of Duty released and how long is it?
Beyond the Line of Duty was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 22m.