Ace of Aces
“A Woman's Love Made Him Forget His Fears!”
Synopsis
A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the fight. He becomes a fighter pilot, and undergoes a complete personality change.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Rex 'Rocky' Thorne
Elizabeth Allan
Nancy Adams
Ralph Bellamy
Captain Blake
Theodore Newton
Foster 'Froggy' Kelley
Nella Walker
Mrs. Adams
Anderson Lawler
Tim 'Tombstone' Terry
Frank Conroy
Wentworth
Joe Sawyer
Captain Daly
Art Jarrett
James 'Jenny' Lind
Claude Gillingwater Jr.
Tommy Gray
Clarence Stroud
Billy Winstead
Claude Stroud
Carroll Winstead
Frank Clarke
German Cadet
Helmut Gorin
German Cadet
William Cagney
Meeker (uncredited)
Jay Eaton
Card Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
Sam Flint
Army Doctor (uncredited)
Betty Furness
Card Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Walter Ruben
- Screenplay & Story
- John Monk Saunders, H.W. Hanemann
- Original Title
- Ace of Aces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Walter Ruben
John Monk Saunders, H.W. Hanemann
Henry Cronjager
George Hively
Merian C. Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
J. Walter Ruben
Director
John Monk Saunders
Screenplay
H.W. Hanemann
Screenplay
George Hively
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Henry Cronjager
Director of Photography
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War: World War II
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War: World War I
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ace of Aces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ace of Aces about?
A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the fight. He becomes a fighter pilot, and undergoes a complete personality change.
Who directed Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces was directed by J. Walter Ruben.
Who stars in Ace of Aces?
The principal cast of Ace of Aces includes Richard Dix, Elizabeth Allan, Ralph Bellamy, Theodore Newton, Nella Walker.
When was Ace of Aces released and how long is it?
Ace of Aces was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.