The Sky's the Limit (1943)

  • NR
  • 07/13/1943 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance, Music
  • 1h 29m

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.

Lynn Root

Screenplay

Edward H. Griffith

Director

Frank Fenton

Screenplay

Cast

Fred Astaire's headshot

Fred Astaire

Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
Joan Leslie's headshot

Joan Leslie

Joan Manion
Robert Benchley's headshot

Robert Benchley

Philip 'Phil' Harriman
Robert Ryan's headshot

Robert Ryan

Reginald Fenton
Elizabeth Patterson's headshot

Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Fisher
Marjorie Gateson's headshot

Marjorie Gateson

Canteen Hostess
Freddie Slack's headshot

Freddie Slack

Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
Bobby Barber's headshot

Bobby Barber

Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

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