The Marines Fly High
“Power-dive drama...Loop-the-loop romance”
Synopsis
Marine lieutenants Dan and Jim fight bandits in the South American jungle, while competing for the attention of beautiful Joan Grant.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Lt. Danny Darrick
Lucille Ball
Joan Grant
Chester Morris
Lt. Jim Malone
Steffi Duna
Teresa
John Eldredge
John Henderson / El Vengador
Paul Harvey
Col. Hill
Horace McMahon
Sgt. Monk O'Hara
Dick Hogan
Cpl. Ted Haines
Kirby Grant
Lt. Bob Hobbes
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Hill
Nestor Paiva
Pedro Fernandez
Abner Biberman
Gomez
Selmer Jackson
Medical Officer
Ethan Laidlaw
Barnes
John Sheehan
Airplane Seller
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff, George Nichols Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady, A.C. Edington, A.J. Bolton
- Original Title
- The Marines Fly High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff, George Nichols Jr.
Jerome Cady, A.C. Edington, A.J. Bolton
Frank Redman
Frederic Knudtson
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Robert Sisk
Producer
Jerome Cady
Writer
Renié
Costume Design
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
A.J. Bolton
Writer
George Nichols Jr.
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marines Fly High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Marines Fly High about?
Marine lieutenants Dan and Jim fight bandits in the South American jungle, while competing for the attention of beautiful Joan Grant.
Who directed The Marines Fly High?
The Marines Fly High was directed by Benjamin Stoloff, George Nichols Jr..
Who stars in The Marines Fly High?
The principal cast of The Marines Fly High includes Richard Dix, Lucille Ball, Chester Morris, Steffi Duna, John Eldredge.
When was The Marines Fly High released and how long is it?
The Marines Fly High was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.