The Sky's the Limit
“Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!”
1943•NR•1h 29m•6.4•Released
ComedyRomanceMusic
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.
Director
Edward H. Griffith
Writer
Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Fred Astaire
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
Joan Leslie
Joan Manion
Robert Benchley
Philip 'Phil' Harriman
Robert Ryan
Reginald Fenton
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Fisher
Marjorie Gateson
Canteen Hostess
Freddie Slack
Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
Bobby Barber
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
Eric Blore
Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
Neil Hamilton
Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Olin Howland
Driver (uncredited)
Paul Hurst
Dock Foreman (uncredited)
Clarence Kolb
Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)
Peter Lawford
Naval Commander (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Officer at Dinner (uncredited)
Production
Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Producer
David Hempstead
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