Father Takes the Air
Synopsis
In the fifth and final movie in Monogram's "Father" series, Henry Latham and Mayor Colton dream of reliving their WWI flying careers, leading to an increasingly antagonistic competition.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- D.D. Beauchamp
- Original Title
- Father Takes the Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Mayfair Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
D.D. Beauchamp
Carlton Sand
Peter Scully
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Scully
Producer
D.D. Beauchamp
Writer
Frank McDonald
Director
Carlton Sand
Editor
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 Father Takes the Air
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What is Father Takes the Air about?
In the fifth and final movie in Monogram's "Father" series, Henry Latham and Mayor Colton dream of reliving their WWI flying careers, leading to an increasingly antagonistic competition.
Who directed Father Takes the Air?
Father Takes the Air was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Father Takes the Air?
The principal cast of Father Takes the Air includes Raymond Walburn, Walter Catlett, Gary Gray, M'liss McClure, Barbara Brown.
When was Father Takes the Air released and how long is it?
Father Takes the Air was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Takes the Air?
Father Takes the Air holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).