Men of the Sky (1942): Cast
Men of the Sky is a 1942 short war drama directed by B. Reeves Eason, starring Eleanor Parker as Mrs. Frank Bickley, Jack Mower and Franklyn Farnum. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- B. Reeves Eason
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Men of the Sky About?
The premise of Men of the Sky without spoilers.
A World War II-era propaganda short that follows a freshly minted group of U.S. Army Air Force pilots as they receive their wings from Lt. General H. H. Arnold. An off‑screen narrator spotlights four of the men, showing their lives before the conflict, their rigorous flight training, and their first combat‑ready assignments.
Men of the Sky Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- u.s. army air corps
- americana
- patriotism
- military aviation
- air corps
- propaganda
- world war two
- military
- military training
- singing
- factory worker
- sacrifice
+19 more Show fewer
- cigarette smoking
- insurance salesman
- singer
- main street u.s.a.
- brother brother relationship
- flashback
- narration
- model airplane
- graduation
- flying fortress
- flight instructor
- defense plant
- breaking the fourth wall
- bomber
- biplane
- anti aircraft gun
- wing awarding ceremony
- shoe repair shop
- title spoken by character
Men of the Sky Cast & Characters
Eleanor Parker leads the cast as Mrs. Frank Bickley, with Jack Mower as Mr. Morgan (uncredited) and Franklyn Farnum as Farmer (uncredited). Directed by B. Reeves Eason; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director B. Reeves Eason
-
Eleanor Parker as Mrs. Frank Bickley - Jack Mower as Mr. Morgan (uncredited)
- Franklyn Farnum as Farmer (uncredited)
- Frank Mayo as Mr. Mathews (uncredited)
Also Starring in Men of the Sky
· 13 more- Sol Gorss Shoe Repair Shop Prorietor (uncredited)
- Hank Mann Storekeeper (uncredited)
- Dave Willock Bob 'Sir Galahad' Gladdens
- Lottie Williams Woman Outside Church (uncredited)
- Ray Montgomery Cadet Jim Morgan
- Don DeFore Cadet Dick Mathews
- Ruth Ford Cadet Gladdens' Sweetheart
- Tod Andrews Cadet Frank Bickley
- Harry Harvey Jr. Jim Morgan, as a Boy (uncredited)
- Billy Lechner Little Brother Mathews (uncredited)
- Inez Gay Mrs. Mathews (uncredited)
- Owen Crump Narrator (voice)
- Henry H. Arnold Themselves
More from B. Reeves Eason
More films directed by B. Reeves Eason: Rimfire, The Phantom, Wagon Wheels West and Truck Busters.
Men of the Sky Also Known As
Also known as “Technicolor Specials (1941-1942 season) #6: Men of the Sky”.
- Also known as
-
- Technicolor Specials (1941-1942 season) #6: Men of the Sky
Seen Men of the Sky?
Movies Like Men of the Sky
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Winning Your Wings, The Tuskegee Airmen and Aerial Gunner.
Men of the Sky FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Men of the Sky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Men of the Sky?
Men of the Sky runs 20 minutes.
When was Men of the Sky released?
Men of the Sky was released on July 25, 1942.
Who directed Men of the Sky?
Men of the Sky was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
More films by B. Reeves Eason Who is in the cast of Men of the Sky?
Men of the Sky stars Eleanor Parker as Mrs. Frank Bickley, Jack Mower as Mr. Morgan (uncredited) and Franklyn Farnum as Farmer (uncredited), among 17 credited actors.
Does Men of the Sky have a post-credit scene?
No. Men of the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
