Island in the Sky (1938): Cast
Island in the Sky is a 1938 crime mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds, starring Gloria Stuart as Julie Hayes, Michael Whalen and Paul Hurst. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Island in the Sky About?
The premise of Island in the Sky without spoilers.
A secretary (Gloria Stuart) solves a murder for her boyfriend (Michael Whalen) in the district attorney’s office.
Island in the Sky Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- femme fatale
- b movie
- poverty row
- lie
- brunette girl
- private detective
- remorse
- police investigation
- insurance
- arrested teenage boy
- ring
- condemned to death
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- postponed wedding
- attempt to murder
- dumb cop
- microphone
- elevator
- shooting
- death
- father daughter relationship
- fiance fiancee relationship
- nightclub owner
- escape
- female killer
- wrongful arrest
- trial
- singer
- secretary
- radio broadcasting
- prison warden
- escape from prison
- police
- partnership
- parole
- nurse
- nightclub
- new york city
- murder
- marriage proposal
- hospital
- gunfire
- father son relationship
- engagement
- district attorney
- death penalty
- confession of a crime
- automobile accident
- attempted murder
Island in the Sky Cast & Characters
Gloria Stuart leads the cast as Julie Hayes, with Michael Whalen as Michael Fraser and Paul Hurst as Happy. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herbert I. Leeds
- Gloria Stuart as Julie Hayes
- Michael Whalen as Michael Fraser
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Paul Hurst as Happy -
Leon Ames as Marty Butler
Also Starring in Island in the Sky
· 8 more- Willard Robertson Walter Rhodes
- Paul Kelly Johnny Doyle
- George Humbert Trompas
- Charles D. Brown Inspector Whitehead
- Madame Sul-Te-Wan Scrubwoman (Uncredited)
- Aggie Herring Mrs. O'Shea
- Robert Kellard Peter Vincent
- June Storey Lucy Rhodes
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Island in the Sky FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Island in the Sky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Island in the Sky released?
Island in the Sky was released on April 1, 1938.
Who directed Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
More films by Herbert I. Leeds Who is in the cast of Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky stars Gloria Stuart as Julie Hayes, Michael Whalen as Michael Fraser and Paul Hurst as Happy, among 12 credited actors.
Does Island in the Sky have a post-credit scene?
No. Island in the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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