Test Pilot
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Synopsis
Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.
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Test Pilot (1938) Official Trailer - Clark Gable, Myrna Loy Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-04
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Clark Gable
Jim Lane
Myrna Loy
Ann "Thursday" Barton
Spencer Tracy
Gunner Morse
Lionel Barrymore
Howard B. Drake
Gloria Holden
Mrs. May Benson
Samuel S. Hinds
General Ross
Marjorie Main
Landlady
Ted Pearson
Joe
Louis Jean Heydt
Greg Benson
Virginia Grey
Sarah
Priscilla Lawson
Mable
Claudia Coleman
Mrs. Barton
Arthur Aylesworth
Mr. Frank Barton
Lulu Mae Bohrman
Saleslady
Claire McDowell
Funeral Home Associate (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Man on Roller Coaster
Lester Dorr
Pilot (uncredited)
James Flavin
Pilot (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Lawrence, Waldemar Young
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Test Pilot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
Vincent Lawrence, Waldemar Young, Frank Wead
Franz Waxman
Ray June
Tom Held
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
Vincent Lawrence
Screenplay
Waldemar Young
Screenplay
Tom Held
Editor
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Test Pilot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Test Pilot about?
Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.
Who directed Test Pilot?
Test Pilot was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in Test Pilot?
The principal cast of Test Pilot includes Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, Gloria Holden.
When was Test Pilot released and how long is it?
Test Pilot was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Test Pilot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Test Pilot was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Test Pilot?
Test Pilot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).