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The Sky's the Limit

Release Year
1943
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Comedy
Music
Romance
Directed By
Edward H. Griffith
The Sky's the Limit

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.

Cast & Crew

Cast

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

Eric Blore

Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)

Neil Hamilton

Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)

Olin Howland

Driver (uncredited)

Paul Hurst

Dock Foreman (uncredited)

Clarence Kolb

Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)

Crew

Edward H. Griffith

Director

Frank Fenton

Screenplay

Lynn Root

Screenplay

Russell Metty

Director of Photography

Harold Arlen

Original Music Composer

Roland Gross

Editor

Renié

Costume Design

David Hempstead

Producer

Vernon L. Walker

Special Effects

Johnny Mercer

Lyricist

James G. Stewart

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Harold Arlen

Songs

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