Sky Patrol
“WINGS OF DEATH! Across danger-streaked skies roars Tailspin Tommy's air patrol in pursuit of death-dealing smugglers! His most-thrilling air-venture!”
Synopsis
"Tailspin Tommy" Tompkins and "Skeeter" Milligan are training young U. S. Army fliers for the newly-formed 'Sky Patrol,'a branch of the Army Reserves which operates along the borders and coast-lines, on the lookout for smugglers. Carter Meade, whose father is the Colonel in charge of the patrol, has a terror of firing guns and his father insists he conquer this fear. Tommy sends him out on patrol, on orders from Washington D. C., to stop any unfamiliar aircraft. Carter challenges an unmarked amphibian plane, which opens fire on him. Carter, afraid to shoot, bails out as his plane is shot down. Carter is missing, and Tommy and Skeeter are searching for him and the mysterious airplane.
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Top Cast
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John Trent
Tailspin Tommy Tompkins
Marjorie Reynolds
Betty Lou Barnes
Milburn Stone
Skeeter Milligan
Jason Robards Sr.
Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner
Jackie Coogan
Carter Meade
Dickie Jones
Bobby Landis
Boyd Irwin
Colonel Meade
John Daheim
Ryan
Bryant Washburn
Bainbridge
LeRoy Mason
Mitch
John S. Peters
Jackson
Dick Dickinson
Thug
Kit Guard
Thug Killed by Gunshot
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Waggner, Norton S. Parker
- Original Title
- Sky Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
George Waggner, Norton S. Parker, Hal Forrest
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
George Waggner
Screenplay
Norton S. Parker
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Patrol
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What is Sky Patrol about?
"Tailspin Tommy" Tompkins and "Skeeter" Milligan are training young U. S. Army fliers for the newly-formed 'Sky Patrol,'a branch of the Army Reserves which operates along the borders and coast-lines, on the lookout for smugglers. Carter Meade, whose father is the Colonel in charge of the patrol, has a terror of firing guns and his father insists he conquer this fear. Tommy sends him out on patrol, on orders from Washington D. C., to stop any unfamiliar aircraft. Carter challenges an unmarked amphibian plane, which opens fire on him. Carter, afraid to shoot, bails out as his plane is shot down. Carter is missing, and Tommy and Skeeter are searching for him and the mysterious airplane.
Who directed Sky Patrol?
Sky Patrol was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Sky Patrol?
The principal cast of Sky Patrol includes John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr., Jackie Coogan.
When was Sky Patrol released and how long is it?
Sky Patrol was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Is Sky Patrol based on a book or true story?
Sky Patrol is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hal Forrest".