Above the Clouds
Synopsis
Robert Armstrong stars as Scoop Adams, an ace newsreel cameraman whose love affair with the bottle all but destroys him professionally. Scoop manages to get his photographer pal Dick (Richard Cromwell) fired as well, but he promises to restore Dick's reputation, some way or another. He gets his chance while covering a dirigible wreck (some three years before the Hindenburg), saving the day for both Dick and himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Title
- Above the Clouds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Albert DeMond, George B. Seitz
John Stumar
John Rawlins
Department Leadership Roster
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
John Rawlins
Editor
Roy William Neill
Director
John Stumar
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Above the Clouds
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What is Above the Clouds about?
Robert Armstrong stars as Scoop Adams, an ace newsreel cameraman whose love affair with the bottle all but destroys him professionally. Scoop manages to get his photographer pal Dick (Richard Cromwell) fired as well, but he promises to restore Dick's reputation, some way or another. He gets his chance while covering a dirigible wreck (some three years before the Hindenburg), saving the day for both Dick and himself.
Who directed Above the Clouds?
Above the Clouds was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Above the Clouds?
The principal cast of Above the Clouds includes Robert Armstrong, Dorothy Wilson, Richard Cromwell, Edmund Breese, Morgan Wallace.
When was Above the Clouds released and how long is it?
Above the Clouds was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.