Air Hostess (1933): Cast & Plot
Air Hostess is a 1933 drama directed by Albert S. Rogell, starring Evalyn Knapp as Kitty King, James Murray and J.M. Kerrigan. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 7m (67 min)
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Air Hostess About?
The premise of Air Hostess without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this high‑altitude romance, a bold stewardess falls for a reckless pilot who lives for daring stunts. As they navigate dangerous flights and soaring emotions, she risks everything for love, ultimately finding a joyous landing together despite the perilous sky.
Air Hostess Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- world war one
- aviator is killed in the war
- fighters
- b movie
- pre code
- air hostess
- men overprocted orphan girl
- girl hates to be treated like a baby
- marriage
- unemployed husband
- lie
- husband wants to be another famous flyer
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- weekend with another girl
- party
- bridge
- train
- society girl
- girl wants to lose her virginity
- man spanks woman
- spanking
- blonde
- aviator
- airplane
Air Hostess Cast & Characters
Evalyn Knapp leads the cast as Kitty King, with James Murray as Ted Hunter and J.M. Kerrigan as Pop Kearny. Directed by Albert S. Rogell; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Albert S. Rogell
- Evalyn Knapp as Kitty King
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James Murray as Ted Hunter - J.M. Kerrigan as Pop Kearny
- Jane Darwell as Ma Kearny
Also Starring in Air Hostess
· 3 more- Arthur Pierson Dick Miller
- Thelma Todd Mrs. Sylvia C. Carleton
- Mike Donlin Mike
More from Albert S. Rogell
More films directed by Albert S. Rogell: Before I Wake, The Admiral Was a Lady, Song of India and Northwest Stampede.
Air Hostess Plot Summary
What happens in Air Hostess from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War I, pilot Bob King is shot and killed in France, leaving behind his daughter, Kitty King. Two of his closest friends, Ted Hunter and Pop Kearny, vow to look after her, a duty supported by Pop’s wife Ma Kearny. Years after the war, Pop Kearny, now blind, works at an airport as an engine expert, while Kitty King continues to work as a stewardess for TWA. Their guardianship remains steady, though often meddling, as they try to steer her life from the ground to the skies she loves.
Full summary
The whole story of Air Hostess, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Air Hostess?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Kitty King's job at TWA?
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Air Hostess FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Air Hostess, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Air Hostess?
Air Hostess runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).
When was Air Hostess released?
Air Hostess was released on January 15, 1933.
Who directed Air Hostess?
Air Hostess was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
More films by Albert S. Rogell Who is in the cast of Air Hostess?
Air Hostess stars Evalyn Knapp as Kitty King, James Murray as Ted Hunter and J.M. Kerrigan as Pop Kearny, among 7 credited actors.
Does Air Hostess have a post-credit scene?
No. Air Hostess has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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