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19431h 29mNREnglish

The Sky's the Limit

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

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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.

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DirectorEdward H. Griffith

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Budget$871K
Box Office$2M

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)