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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bert glennon
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
richard sale
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
harry o hoyt
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
richard ashe
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
oscar micheaux
Excellent performances all around.
samuel fuller
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
Jeff McCartney
Excellent performances all around.
roy del ruth
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
jim markovic
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
joseph santley
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
peter bogdanovich
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
ralph murphy
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
gianfranco baldanello
Great chemistry between the leads.
vernon stallings
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
leslie s hiscott
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
julian roffman
Excellent performances all around.
peter collinson
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
john sturges
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
alfred hitchcock
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
alan gibson
The plot was predictable and uninspired.