The Sky's the Limit (1943)
Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!
- Released
- Runtime 1h 29m
- Director Edward H. Griffith
- Genres Comedy Music Romance
- Rating 6.3/10 (22 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Fred Astaire
as Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
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Joan Leslie
as Joan Manion
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Robert Benchley
as Philip 'Phil' Harriman
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Robert Ryan
as Reginald Fenton
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Elizabeth Patterson
as Mrs. Fisher
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Marjorie Gateson
as Canteen Hostess
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Freddie Slack
as Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
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Bobby Barber
as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
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Eric Blore
as Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
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Neil Hamilton
as Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
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Olin Howland
as Driver (uncredited)
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Paul Hurst
as Dock Foreman (uncredited)
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Clarence Kolb
as Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)
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Peter Lawford
as Naval Commander (uncredited)
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Frank McLure
as Officer at Dinner (uncredited)
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Clarence Muse
as Colonial Club Doorman (uncredited)
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Amelita Ward
as Southern Girl (uncredited)
- Anne G. Sterling as Woman in Canteen
Crew
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Edward H. Griffith
Director
- Russell Metty Director of Photography
- Roland Gross Editor
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Harold Arlen
Original Music Composer
- David Hempstead Producer
- Lynn Root Screenplay
- Frank Fenton Screenplay