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6 / 10 IMDb June 30, 1939 1h 1m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 1m
Release Date
June 30, 1939
Genre
Crime, Adventure
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast

John Trent
as Tailspin Tommy Tompkins

Marjorie Reynolds
as Betty Lou Barnes

Milburn Stone
as 'Skeeter' Milligan

Jason Robards Sr.
as Paul Smith

Pat O'Malley
as Sheehan

George Meeker
as Earl Martin

Wesley Barry
as Glenn

George Cleveland
as Sheriff

John Daheim
as Tex
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Tod Sterling
as Charlie
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Mary Field
as Ethel
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Buddy Cox
as Bobby

Forrest Taylor
as Doctor

David Newell
as Radio Operator

Carleton Young
as Reporter Trent

Ray Turner
as The Porter

Jack Kirk
as Crewman

Monte Rawlins
as Sound Man Hanson
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Jack Hendricks
as Movie Set Worker

Charles Morton
as Chuck
Production Companies
Monogram Pictures
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