Keep 'Em Flying
“They're Just Air-Plane Nuts!”
Synopsis
When a barnstorming stunt pilot decides to join the air corps, his two goofball assistants decide to go with him. Since the two are Abbott & Costello, the air corps doesn't know what it's in for.
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Keep 'Em Flying Official Trailer #1 - Lou Costello Movie (1941) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Blackie Benson
Lou Costello
Heathcliff
Martha Raye
Gloria Phelps / Barbara Phelps
Carol Bruce
Linda Joyce
William Gargan
Craig Morrison
Dick Foran
Jinx Roberts
Charles Lang
Jim Joyce
William B. Davidson
Gonigle
Truman Bradley
Butch
Loring Smith
Major Barstow
William Forrest
Colonel
Freddie Slack
Pianist
Marvin Bailey
The Six Hits
Vince Degen
The Six Hits
Howard Hudson
The Six Hits
Mack McLean
The Six Hits
Jerry Preshaw
The Six Hits
Bill Seckler
The Six Hits
Release History & Theatrical Window
Detroit, Michigan
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Nat Perrin, John Grant, True Boardman
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Keep 'Em Flying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Nat Perrin, John Grant, True Boardman, Edmund L. Hartmann
Frank Skinner
Joseph A. Valentine
Arthur Hilton, Philip Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
Nat Perrin
Screenplay
John Grant
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
Arthur Lubin
Director
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Jack Otterson
Production Design
Philip Cahn
Editor
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
True Boardman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keep 'Em Flying
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What is Keep 'Em Flying about?
When a barnstorming stunt pilot decides to join the air corps, his two goofball assistants decide to go with him. Since the two are Abbott & Costello, the air corps doesn't know what it's in for.
Who directed Keep 'Em Flying?
Keep 'Em Flying was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Keep 'Em Flying?
The principal cast of Keep 'Em Flying includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Martha Raye, Carol Bruce, William Gargan.
When was Keep 'Em Flying released and how long is it?
Keep 'Em Flying was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Keep 'Em Flying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Keep 'Em Flying was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Keep 'Em Flying?
Keep 'Em Flying holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).