West Point of the Air (1935): Cast & Plot
West Point of the Air is a 1935 drama directed by Richard Rosson, starring John Kelly as Randolph Air Field Mechanic, Paul Stanton and Wallace Beery. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Richard Rosson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is West Point of the Air About?
The premise of West Point of the Air without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Biggest Romantic Thrill Since “Hell Divers” An army sergeant inspires his son to become an ace flyer.
West Point of the Air Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- u.s. army
- young
- death
- american football
- rescue
- amputee
- airplane accident
- friendship
- childhood sweetheart
- hospital
- parachute
- vamp
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- numerology
- court martial
- aviation
- nurse
- fight
- instructor
- self sacrifice
- randolph field texas
- astrology
- west point military academy
- drunkenness
- mechanic
- father son relationship
- romantic rivalry
West Point of the Air Cast & Characters
John Kelly leads the cast as Randolph Air Field Mechanic, with Paul Stanton as Officer at Randolph Air Field and Wallace Beery as Sgt. 'Big Mike' Stone. Directed by Richard Rosson; 36 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Rosson
- John Kelly as Randolph Air Field Mechanic
- Paul Stanton as Officer at Randolph Air Field
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Wallace Beery as Sgt. 'Big Mike' Stone - Adrian Morris as Randolph Air Field Instructor
Also Starring in West Point of the Air
· 32 more- Robert Young Little Mike Stone
- Lewis Stone Gen. Carter
- Maureen O'Sullivan 'Skip' Carter
- Russell Hardie Phil Carter
- Rosalind Russell Dare Marshall
- Robert Taylor 'Jasky' Jaskarelli
- Samuel S. Hinds Secretary of War
- Edward Earle Army Officer in Locker Room
- Howard Hickman Army Officer in Former Times
- Henry Hallett Army Officer at Court-Martial
- Walter Brennan Soldier at Kelly's Wreckage
- James Gleason Joe 'Bags'
- Henry Wadsworth Lt. Pettis
- Francis McDonald Civilian Pilot
- Richard Tucker George - Dare's Companion at Football Game
- Jack Pennick Randolph Air Field Mechanic
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- G. Pat Collins Lt. Kelly
- Frank Conroy Capt. Cannon
- Frank Sheridan General Debbin in the Locker Room
- Robert Livingston Pippinger
- Kate Price Heavy Woman at Football Game
- Beatrice Roberts Woman in Party at Night Club
- Ronnie Cosby Mike - as a Boy
- Bobby Caldwell Phil - as a Boy
- M.J. Frankovich Football Player
- Marilyn Spinner 'Skip' - as a Girl
- Ed Austin Football Player
- Verdi Boyer Football Player
- James F. Harris Lieutenant
- Briggs Hunt Football Player
- Joe Keeble Football Player
- Pants Livesay Football Player
West Point of the Air Plot Summary
What happens in West Point of the Air from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At Randolph Field in Texas, Master Sergeant ‘Big Mike’ Stone is driven by a father’s dream that his son will rise through the ranks of military aviation. Wallace Beery watches with pride as his young lieutenant son, Little Mike Stone, Robert Young, begins pilot training under the watchful eye of General Carter, Lewis Stone. The two families are linked by ambition and loyalty: Little Mike’s closest ally and confidant is his best friend, Phil Carter, Russell Hardie, while Skip Carter, the woman Little Mike cherishes, Maureen O’Sullivan, stands by his side, and Dare Marshall, Rosalind Russell, courts his attention from a different angle.
Full summary
The whole story of West Point of the Air, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know West Point of the Air?
9 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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Which actor plays Master Sergeant “Big Mike” Stone?
West Point of the Air Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Aquile” and “Tel père tel fils”.
- Also known as
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- Aquile
- Tel père tel fils
- Nido de águilas
- Helden von heute
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West Point of the Air FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of West Point of the Air, each answered in a sentence.
How long is West Point of the Air?
West Point of the Air runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was West Point of the Air released?
West Point of the Air was released on March 23, 1935.
Who directed West Point of the Air?
West Point of the Air was directed by Richard Rosson.
More films by Richard Rosson Who is in the cast of West Point of the Air?
West Point of the Air stars John Kelly as Randolph Air Field Mechanic, Paul Stanton as Officer at Randolph Air Field and Wallace Beery as Sgt. 'Big Mike' Stone, among 36 credited actors.
Does West Point of the Air have a post-credit scene?
No. West Point of the Air has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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