Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, ...
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Title: The Sky's the Limit (1943)
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Cast
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| Fred Astaire | ... | Fred Atwell aka Fred Burton | |
| Joan Leslie | ... | Joan Manion | |
| Robert Benchley | ... | Phil Harriman | |
| Robert Ryan | ... | Reginald Fenton | |
| Elizabeth Patterson | ... | Mrs. Fisher | |
| Marjorie Gateson | ... | Canteen Hostess | |
| Freddie Slack | ... | Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra | |
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Freddie Slack and His Orchestra | ... | Freddie Slack's Orchestra |
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Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter. Written by Diana Hamilton <hamilton@gl.umbc.edu>
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photographer | flying tiger | reference to ginger rogers | magazine | assumed identity |Taglines:
Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!Parents Guide:
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Fred Atwell: Arthur Murray.
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(uncredited)
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung and Danced by Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie
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The song "Hangin' on to You" was written for the film but not used. See more »Goofs
When Fred's escort in the parade shows him to the door at the hotel, she turns as the hotel room doors open. The next frame, they are back together in their original positions before the door opened. This is supported by the later photo of them that Robert Benchley shows Fred at the bar after creating the Flying Tiger drink. See more »Quotes
Joan Manion: [Fred and Joan have just finished a dance number] Where did you learn to dance like that?Fred Atwell: Arthur Murray.
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A Lot in Common with You(uncredited)
Music by Harold Arlen
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung and Danced by Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 July 1943 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Lookout Below See more »Filming Locations:
RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Another of the many World War Two films which was intended to demonstrate that everyone had to answer the call to duty, even the wealthy. This one contains characters who find themselves in glamorous places with clever lines and works of classical art. They are into champagne and penthouses, and mandatory dance scenes on ballroom size terraces. There is, and can be, only one star in this film: Fred Astaire. The finest part is his song and dance routine, "One For The Road." This scene is a classic movie moment of which one never tires. When it comes to dancing, the sky is indeed the limit.