The Sky's the Limit

The Sky's the Limit

1943
1h 29m
6.2

6.2/10

21 votes • View on IMDb

"Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!"

Overview

Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.

Status: Released

Budget: $871,000

Revenue: $2,185,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

Quick Facts

Release Date July 13, 1943
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0036363

Cast

Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire

Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)

Joan Leslie
Joan Leslie

Joan Manion

Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley

Philip 'Phil' Harriman

Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan

Reginald Fenton

Elizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Fisher

Marjorie Gateson
Marjorie Gateson

Canteen Hostess

Freddie Slack
Freddie Slack

Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra

Bobby Barber
Bobby Barber

Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

Eric Blore
Eric Blore

Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)

Neil Hamilton
Neil Hamilton

Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)

Olin Howland
Olin Howland

Driver (uncredited)

Paul Hurst
Paul Hurst

Dock Foreman (uncredited)

Key Crew

Lynn Root
Screenplay
Edward H. Griffith
Director
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
David Hempstead
Producer