Sky Patrol (1939)
Description: WINGS OF DEATH! Across danger-streaked skies roars Tailspin Tommy's air patrol in pursuit of death-dealing smugglers! His most-thrilling air-venture!
"Tailspin Tommy" Tompkins and "Skeeter" Milligan are training young U. S. Army fliers for the newly-formed 'Sky Patrol,'a branch of the Army Reserves which operates along the borders and coast-lines, on the lookout for smugglers. Carter Meade, whose father is the Colonel in charge of the patrol, has a terror of firing guns and his father insists he conquer this fear. Tommy sends him out on patrol, on orders from Washington D. C., to stop any unfamiliar aircraft. Carter challenges an unmarked amphibian plane, which opens fire on him. Carter, afraid to shoot, bails out as his plane is shot down. Carter is missing, and Tommy and Skeeter are searching for him and the mysterious airplane.
Director: Howard Bretherton
Producer: howard bretherton
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 118 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 20:19:46
Genre:
Drama
Action
Adventure
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john sturges
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
reginald barker
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
william wyler
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
robert e pearson
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
edwin h knopf
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
gilbert cates
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
robert emmett tansey
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
monte brice
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
henry hathaway
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
w merle connell
Poorly executed with weak performances.
alan gibson
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
d ross lederman
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
jacques tourneur
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
joseph m newman
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
stuart heisler
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
john p mccarthy
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
jean negulesco
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
lewis allen
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
bernard vorhaus
Great chemistry between the leads.
george sherman
I found it difficult to stay invested.