Tail Spin
“WOMEN AIR RACES...Ripping the skies asunder with blinding speed.”
Synopsis
Trixie is a female pilot looking to win a big race to advance her career. During one race, however, her plane becomes damaged, and she needs help to repair it. She meets a Navy pilot named "Tex" Price and tries to gain his aid. Tex soon meets another pilot, Gerry, a novice who seeks to win an important upcoming race. Tex, concerned for Gerry's safety, tries to convince her not to race. But Gerry, now a rival of Trixie's, is determined to fly.
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Alice Faye
Trixie Lee
Constance Bennett
Gerry Lester
Nancy Kelly
Lois Allen
Joan Davis
Babe Dugan
Charles Farrell
Bud
Jane Wyman
Alabama
Kane Richmond
Lieutenant Dick 'Tex' Price
Wally Vernon
Chick
Joan Valerie
Sunny
Harry Davenport
T.P. Lester
Edward Norris
Speed Allen
J. Anthony Hughes
Al Moore
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Lee
Robert Allen
Charlie
Irving Bacon
Storekeeper (Uncredited)
Helen Brown
Gerry's Nurse (Uncredited)
William B. Davidson
Sales Manager (Uncredited)
Fern Emmett
Matilda, Gerry's Maid (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wead
- Original Title
- Tail Spin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Frank Wead
Karl Freund
Allen McNeil
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Frank Wead
Writer
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Allen McNeil
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
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 Tail Spin
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What is Tail Spin about?
Trixie is a female pilot looking to win a big race to advance her career. During one race, however, her plane becomes damaged, and she needs help to repair it. She meets a Navy pilot named "Tex" Price and tries to gain his aid. Tex soon meets another pilot, Gerry, a novice who seeks to win an important upcoming race. Tex, concerned for Gerry's safety, tries to convince her not to race. But Gerry, now a rival of Trixie's, is determined to fly.
Who directed Tail Spin?
Tail Spin was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Tail Spin?
The principal cast of Tail Spin includes Alice Faye, Constance Bennett, Nancy Kelly, Joan Davis, Charles Farrell.
When was Tail Spin released and how long is it?
Tail Spin was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tail Spin?
Tail Spin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).