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Power Dive

ON WINGS OF GLORY!

1941•1h 8m•

★4.5(8 ratings)

ActionDrama

Overview

The story concentrated on a group of test pilots, busily experimenting with a revolutionary all-plastic airplane. Ace flyboy Brad Farrell (Richard Arlen) is determined to prove the practicality of the new aircraft, designed by Professor Blake (Thomas Ross), father of Brad's sweetheart Carol (Jean Parker). Back on solid ground, Brad must vie for Carol's attentions with his own brother, engineer Doug Farrell (Don Castle).

Director

James P. Hogan

Writers

Maxwell Shane, Edward Churchill, Paul Franklin

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Main Cast

Richard Arlen

Brad Farrell

Jean Parker

Carol Blake

Helen Mack

Betty Coles

Roger Pryor

Dan McMasters

Don Castle

Doug Farrell

Cliff Edwards

Movies

Action

Power Dive

ON WINGS OF GLORY!

1941•1h 8m•

★4.5(8 ratings)

ActionDrama

Overview

Director

James P. Hogan

Writers

Maxwell Shane, Edward Churchill, Paul Franklin

Watchlist

Main Cast

Richard Arlen

Brad Farrell

Jean Parker

Carol Blake

Helen Mack

Betty Coles

Roger Pryor

Dan McMasters

Don Castle

Doug Farrell

Cliff Edwards

Squid Watkins

Billy Lee

Brad Coles

Thomas W. Ross

Professor Blake

Louis Jean Heydt

Johnny Coles

Ralph Byrd

Jackson - Draftsman

Helen Lynd

Mabel

Full Crew

Direction

Director: James P. Hogan

Writing

Screenplay: Maxwell Shane
Screenplay: Edward Churchill
Story: Paul Franklin

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Alton

Keywords

test pilot

Did You Know?

The film's tagline is: "ON WINGS OF GLORY!"

The runtime is 68 minutes (1h 8m).

The film was directed by James P. Hogan.

The screenplay was written by Maxwell Shane and Edward Churchill.

Cinematography was handled by John Alton.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0034056.

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Rating

4.5/10

Mixed

8 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Power Dive

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Pine-Thomas Productions

Paramount Pictures

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