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The Sky's the Limit (1943)

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

6.2/10(21 votes)
1h 29m
July 13, 1943
Comedy
Romance
Music
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Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Sky's the Limit
Status
released
Original Language
en
Budget
$871K
Revenue
$2.2M

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Cast

Fred Astaire as Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)

Fred Astaire

Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)

Joan Leslie as Joan Manion

Joan Leslie

Joan Manion

Robert Benchley as Philip 'Phil' Harriman

Robert Benchley

Philip 'Phil' Harriman

Robert Ryan as Reginald Fenton

Robert Ryan

Reginald Fenton

Elizabeth Patterson as Mrs. Fisher

Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Fisher

Marjorie Gateson as Canteen Hostess

Marjorie Gateson

Canteen Hostess

Freddie Slack as Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra

Freddie Slack

Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra

Bobby Barber as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

Bobby Barber

Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

Eric Blore as Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)

Eric Blore

Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)

Neil Hamilton as Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)

Neil Hamilton

Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)

Olin Howland as Driver (uncredited)

Olin Howland

Driver (uncredited)

Paul Hurst as Dock Foreman (uncredited)

Paul Hurst

Dock Foreman (uncredited)

Clarence Kolb as Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)

Clarence Kolb

Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)

Peter Lawford as Naval Commander (uncredited)

Peter Lawford

Naval Commander (uncredited)

Frank McLure as Officer at Dinner (uncredited)

Frank McLure

Officer at Dinner (uncredited)

Clarence Muse as Colonial Club Doorman (uncredited)

Clarence Muse

Colonial Club Doorman (uncredited)

Amelita Ward as Southern Girl (uncredited)

Amelita Ward

Southern Girl (uncredited)

Anne G. Sterling as Woman in Canteen

Anne G. Sterling

Woman in Canteen

Ella Mae Morse as Singer (uncredited)

Ella Mae Morse

Singer (uncredited)

Jack Carr as Customer

Jack Carr

Customer

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures logoRKO Radio Pictures

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