Yukon Flight
“RENFREW AND HIS RED RAIDERS ROAR ACROSS THE SKIES!”
Synopsis
When the plane owned by the "Yukon and Columbia Mail Service" crashes, RCMP Sergeant Renfrew (James Newill) and Constable Kelly (Dave O'Brien) suspect murder. Their suspicions are confirmed when Renfrew finds the control stick has been jammed, forcing the plane to fly in one direction until the gas ran out. Mine owner Louise Howard (Louise Stanley) reports that her superintendent is missing. The Mounties find him murdered and that too has been made to look like an accident. A new mail service pilot, Bill Shipley (Warren Hull), arrives. He had gone to training school with Renfrew but had been cashiered for misconduct. The Mounties discover that Raymond (Karl Hackett), who had been working for Louise, really owns the flying line managed by Yuke Cardoe (William Pawley.) They find proof that all the gold from the mine isn't being turned over to Louise, and suspect that Raymond and Yuke are stealing the gold and shipping it to Seattle by plane.
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Top Cast
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James Newill
RCMP Sgt. Renfrew
Louise Stanley
Louise Howard
Warren Hull
Bill Shipley
William Pawley
Yuke Gradeau
Dave O'Brien
Constable Kelly
George Humbert
Nick - Cafe Owner
Karl Hackett
Raymond - Airline Owner
Jack Rube Clifford
Whispering Smith
Roy Barcroft
Henchman Lodin
Bob Terry
Henchman DeLong
Earl Douglas
Henchman Smokie Joe
Ernie Adams
Henry
Eddie Fetherston
Pilot Rufe George
Jack Rutherford
James Benton
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Staub
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Halperin
- Original Title
- Yukon Flight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Criterion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Staub
Edward Halperin, Laurie York Erskine
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Staub
Director
Edward Halperin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yukon Flight
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What is Yukon Flight about?
When the plane owned by the "Yukon and Columbia Mail Service" crashes, RCMP Sergeant Renfrew (James Newill) and Constable Kelly (Dave O'Brien) suspect murder. Their suspicions are confirmed when Renfrew finds the control stick has been jammed, forcing the plane to fly in one direction until the gas ran out. Mine owner Louise Howard (Louise Stanley) reports that her superintendent is missing. The Mounties find him murdered and that too has been made to look like an accident. A new mail service pilot, Bill Shipley (Warren Hull), arrives. He had gone to training school with Renfrew but had been cashiered for misconduct. The Mounties discover that Raymond (Karl Hackett), who had been working for Louise, really owns the flying line managed by Yuke Cardoe (William Pawley.) They find proof that all the gold from the mine isn't being turned over to Louise, and suspect that Raymond and Yuke are stealing the gold and shipping it to Seattle by plane.
Who directed Yukon Flight?
Yukon Flight was directed by Ralph Staub.
Who stars in Yukon Flight?
The principal cast of Yukon Flight includes James Newill, Louise Stanley, Warren Hull, William Pawley, Dave O'Brien.
When was Yukon Flight released and how long is it?
Yukon Flight was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 57m.