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Release Date:
22 April 1938 (USA) moreTagline:
I Can't Quit . . . I'm a Test Pilot morePlot:
Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe. | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. moreUser Comments:
Just a great film... moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Clark Gable | ... | Jim Lane |
 | Myrna Loy | ... | Ann Barton |
 | Spencer Tracy | ... | Gunner Morris |
 | Lionel Barrymore | ... | Howard B. Drake |
 | Samuel S. Hinds | ... | General Ross |
| Marjorie Main | ... | Landlady |
| Ted Pearson | ... | Joe |
| Gloria Holden | ... | Mrs. Benson |
| Louis Jean Heydt | ... | Benson |
| Virginia Grey | ... | Sarah |
| Priscilla Lawson | ... | Mable |
| Claudia Coleman | ... | Mrs. Barton |
| Arthur Aylesworth | ... | Frank Barton |
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118 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Fun Stuff
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Continuity: Early in the movie, the "Drake Bullet" plane which Jim Lane is piloting springs an oil leak, which blows back on the cowling and side of the plane, clearly staining it with black oil. However, when we see the plane land in the Kansas wheat field and taxi to a stop, the side of the plane now has no signs of any oil stains whatsoever. But when the camera angle goes to a close-up of Jim climbing out of the plane, varying degrees of the oil stains on the side of the plane are again visible. moreSoundtrack:
The Prisoner's Song moreFAQ
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I list this under my 'Best' category for the simple fact that it's one of the best 'Buddy' pics of all time.
Tracy and Gable had already been on screen together, and both had already been award winners, but this one was just fun.
The story allows them to play off themselves with great range, and adding Myrna Loy only helps. The interaction is coy, innocent yet feisty, and lays a lot of groundwork for what 'buddy' comedy films still strive for.
Paced fairly well, with just a dash of drama, the film hits on all cylinders and is definitely a popcorn movie.
If you like this one, don't miss 'Boomtown' either.