

Devil's Squadron
1936-04-30 · 80 min · ★ 7.0
In this action film, a courageous test pilot works with experimental aircraft for the US Armed Forces. When an important airplane manufacturer dies, his daughter is left to run the company. The company seems to be producing dangerous prototypes, so the woman decides to close the company.
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- Directors
- Erle C. Kenton
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard DixPaul Redmond
Karen MorleyMartha Dawson
Lloyd NolanDana Kirk
Gene MorganJim Barlow
Henry MollisonAustin Forrester
William StellingRitchie Dawson
Gordon JonesTex
Shirley RossEunice
Cora Sue CollinsMary
Boyd IrwinCol. Dawson
Thurston HallMajor Metcalf
Pat WestDugan - Gateman
Wyrley BirchFarmer
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