The Sky's the Limit
“Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!”
Synopsis
Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
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The Sky's the Limit (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-20
Top Cast
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Fred Astaire
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
Joan Leslie
Joan Manion
Robert Benchley
Philip 'Phil' Harriman
Robert Ryan
Reginald Fenton
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Fisher
Marjorie Gateson
Canteen Hostess
Freddie Slack
Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
Bobby Barber
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
Eric Blore
Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
Neil Hamilton
Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Olin Howland
Driver (uncredited)
Paul Hurst
Dock Foreman (uncredited)
Clarence Kolb
Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)
Peter Lawford
Naval Commander (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Officer at Dinner (uncredited)
Clarence Muse
Colonial Club Doorman (uncredited)
Amelita Ward
Southern Girl (uncredited)
Anne G. Sterling
Woman in Canteen
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$871K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.51x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward H. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Fenton, Lynn Root
- Original Score
- Harold Arlen
- Original Title
- The Sky's the Limit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $871K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward H. Griffith
Frank Fenton, Lynn Root, Johnny Mercer
Harold Arlen
Russell Metty
Roland Gross
David Hempstead
Department Leadership Roster
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
Lynn Root
Screenplay
David Hempstead
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Roland Gross
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Harold Arlen
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sky's the Limit
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What is The Sky's the Limit about?
Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
Who directed The Sky's the Limit?
The Sky's the Limit was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Who stars in The Sky's the Limit?
The principal cast of The Sky's the Limit includes Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan, Elizabeth Patterson.
When was The Sky's the Limit released and how long is it?
The Sky's the Limit was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sky's the Limit?
The Sky's the Limit had a reported production budget of $871K and grossed $2.2M at the worldwide box office (2.51 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Sky's the Limit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sky's the Limit was composed by Harold Arlen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sky's the Limit?
The Sky's the Limit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).