Wings of the Navy
“FOR ALL THE WORLD TO WITNESS THAT AMERICA WILL NOT BE UNPREPARED!”
Synopsis
Jerry tries to out compete his older brother Cass, a lieutenant Naval aviator. Cass is both tough on and protective of his brother, but Jerry can give it right back.
Top Cast
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George Brent
Cass Harrington
Olivia de Havilland
Irene Dale
John Payne
Jerry Harrington
Frank McHugh
Scat Allen
John Litel
Commander Clark
Victor Jory
Lt. Parsons
Henry O'Neill
Prologue Speaker
John Ridgely
Dan Morrison
John Gallaudet
Lt. Harry White
Donald Briggs
Instructor
Edgar Edwards
Ted Parsons
Regis Toomey
First Flight Instructor
Alberto Morin
Armando Costa
Jonathan Hale
Commandant
Pierre Watkin
Capt. March
Donald Douglas
Officer of the Day
Max Hoffman Jr.
Drilling Officer
Alan Davis
Check Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fessier
- Original Title
- Wings of the Navy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Michael Fessier
Arthur Edeson, Elmer Dyer
George Amy
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Michael Fessier
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wings of the Navy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wings of the Navy about?
Jerry tries to out compete his older brother Cass, a lieutenant Naval aviator. Cass is both tough on and protective of his brother, but Jerry can give it right back.
Who directed Wings of the Navy?
Wings of the Navy was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Wings of the Navy?
The principal cast of Wings of the Navy includes George Brent, Olivia de Havilland, John Payne, Frank McHugh, John Litel.
When was Wings of the Navy released and how long is it?
Wings of the Navy was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.