Blaze of Noon
“PARAMOUNT SWEEPS YOU ALOFT IN THE SCREEN'S GREATEST ROMANCE OF THE SKIES!”
Synopsis
In this aerial melodrama, four brothers working as stunt pilots for a flying circus leave their jobs to become mail pilots. Because their job requires that they constantly travel, they are advised to not settle down with wives and kids. Still, one pilot falls in love and marries. Unfortunately, the woman dislikes his brothers and constantly worries that he will be killed during a flight. Her fears are not unfounded and much tragedy ensues as the story unfolds.
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Anne Baxter
Lucille Stewart
William Holden
Colin McDonald
Sonny Tufts
Roland McDonald
William Bendix
Porkie Scott
Sterling Hayden
Tad McDonald
Howard Da Silva
Mike Gafferty
Johnny Sands
Keith McDonald
Jean Wallace
Poppy
Lloyd Corrigan
Rev. Polly
Will Wright
Mr. Thomas
Edith King
Mrs. Murphy
Dick Hogan
Sydney
Don Beddoe
Mr. Fell
Frank Ferguson
Cash Jones
Milton Parsons
Hotel Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wead, Arthur Sheekman
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Blaze of Noon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Frank Wead, Arthur Sheekman, Ernest K. Gann
Adolph Deutsch
William C. Mellor
Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Frank Wead
Screenplay
Arthur Sheekman
Screenplay
Robert Fellows
Producer
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
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 Blaze of Noon
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What is Blaze of Noon about?
In this aerial melodrama, four brothers working as stunt pilots for a flying circus leave their jobs to become mail pilots. Because their job requires that they constantly travel, they are advised to not settle down with wives and kids. Still, one pilot falls in love and marries. Unfortunately, the woman dislikes his brothers and constantly worries that he will be killed during a flight. Her fears are not unfounded and much tragedy ensues as the story unfolds.
Who directed Blaze of Noon?
Blaze of Noon was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Blaze of Noon?
The principal cast of Blaze of Noon includes Anne Baxter, William Holden, Sonny Tufts, William Bendix, Sterling Hayden.
When was Blaze of Noon released and how long is it?
Blaze of Noon was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Blaze of Noon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blaze of Noon was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
Is Blaze of Noon based on a book or true story?
Blaze of Noon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest K. Gann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blaze of Noon?
Blaze of Noon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).