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Stunt Pilot
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Stunt Pilot

1939-06-30 · 61 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Adventure

The second of a series of four features Monogram made based on the comic strip by Hal Forrest (Universal also used the strip characters in two serials), finds a movie company shooting a war picture at Three Points airport, with Tailspin Tommy Tompkins as a stunt pilot in the film. Tommy is incensed by the complete disregard for human life shown by the film's director, Sheehan, and quits. Sheehan gets a replacement pilot named Earl Martin, who is known as a reckless pilot who will try an aerial stunt for a thrill. He hand Tommy get into a fight when Martin takes Betty Lou Barnes for a ride in a plane that is practically falling apart.

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Directors
George Waggner
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John TrentJohn TrentTailspin Tommy Tompkins
Marjorie ReynoldsMarjorie ReynoldsBetty Lou Barnes
Milburn StoneMilburn Stone'Skeeter' Milligan
Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.Paul Smith
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleySheehan
George MeekerGeorge MeekerEarl Martin
Wesley BarryWesley BarryGlenn
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandSheriff
John DaheimJohn DaheimTex
Tod SterlingCharlie
Mary FieldEthel
Buddy CoxBobby
Forrest TaylorForrest TaylorDoctor
David NewellDavid NewellRadio Operator
Carleton YoungCarleton YoungReporter Trent
Ray TurnerRay TurnerThe Porter
Jack KirkJack KirkCrewman
Monte RawlinsMonte RawlinsSound Man Hanson
Jack HendricksMovie Set Worker
Charles MortonCharles MortonChuck

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