West Point of the Air
Biggest Romantic Thrill Since "Hell Divers"
NR 1935 · 89 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama
An army sergeant inspires his son to become an ace flyer.
Directed by Richard Rosson · Written by John Monk Saunders
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Wallace Beery Sgt. 'Big Mike' Stone -
Robert Young Little Mike Stone -
Lewis Stone Gen. Carter -
Maureen O'Sullivan 'Skip' Carter -
Russell Hardie Phil Carter -
Rosalind Russell Dare Marshall -
James Gleason Joe 'Bags' -
Henry Wadsworth Lt. Pettis -
Robert Taylor 'Jasky' Jaskarelli -
Robert Livingston Pippinger -
Frank Conroy Capt. Cannon -
G. Pat Collins Lt. Kelly
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