The Sky's the Limit
Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!
NR 1943 · 89 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Romance, Music
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.
Directed by Edward H. Griffith · Written by Lynn Root
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Fred Astaire Fred Atwell (Fred Burton) -
Joan Leslie Joan Manion -
Robert Benchley Philip 'Phil' Harriman -
Robert Ryan Reginald Fenton -
Elizabeth Patterson Mrs. Fisher -
Marjorie Gateson Canteen Hostess -
Freddie Slack Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra -
Bobby Barber Canteen Waiter (uncredited) -
Eric Blore Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited) -
Neil Hamilton Navy Officer on Train (uncredited) -
Olin Howland Driver (uncredited) -
Paul Hurst Dock Foreman (uncredited)
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