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"ON WINGS OF GLORY!"

1941

1h 8m

3.9(7 votes)

Action

Drama

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).

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11 members

Acting

Richard Arlen

Brad Farrell

Richard Arlen

Acting

Jean Parker

Carol Blake

Jean Parker

Acting

Helen Mack

Betty Coles

Helen Mack

Acting

Roger Pryor

Dan McMasters

Roger Pryor

Acting

Don Castle

Doug Farrell

Don Castle

Acting

Cliff Edwards

Squid Watkins

Cliff Edwards

Acting

Billy Lee

Brad Coles

Billy Lee

Acting

Thomas W. Ross

Professor Blake

Thomas W. Ross

Acting

Louis Jean Heydt

Johnny Coles

Louis Jean Heydt

Acting

Ralph Byrd

Jackson - Draftsman

Ralph Byrd

Acting

Helen Lynd

Mabel

Helen Lynd

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