Wings in the Dark
“Tense and tender ... the down-to-earth drama of a pair of flying fools who rose to new heights of ecstasy on the wings of love.”
Synopsis
In his dedicated pursuit of technology that will aid pilots to safely "fly blind" during adverse conditions, aerial innovator Ken Gordon is literally blinded in an accident, but this setback doesn't deter him from his goal.
Top Cast
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Myrna Loy
Sheila Mason
Cary Grant
Ken Gordon
Roscoe Karns
Nick Williams
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mac
Dean Jagger
Top Harmon
Russell Hopton
Jake Brashear
Matt McHugh
1st Mechanic
Graham McNamee
Radio Announcer
Lightning the German Shepherd
Lightning - Ken's Dog (uncredited)
Rosemary Theby
Rockwell's Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Flood
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Kirkland, Frank Partos
- Original Title
- Wings in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Flood
Jack Kirkland, Frank Partos, Dale Van Every
Department Leadership Roster
James Flood
Director
Jack Kirkland
Screenplay
Frank Partos
Screenplay
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 Wings in the Dark
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What is Wings in the Dark about?
In his dedicated pursuit of technology that will aid pilots to safely "fly blind" during adverse conditions, aerial innovator Ken Gordon is literally blinded in an accident, but this setback doesn't deter him from his goal.
Who directed Wings in the Dark?
Wings in the Dark was directed by James Flood.
Who stars in Wings in the Dark?
The principal cast of Wings in the Dark includes Myrna Loy, Cary Grant, Roscoe Karns, Hobart Cavanaugh, Dean Jagger.
When was Wings in the Dark released and how long is it?
Wings in the Dark was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wings in the Dark?
Wings in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).