The Sky's the Limit (1943)

07/13/1943 (US) • 1h 29m

Comedy, Romance, Music

Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)

Joan Leslie

Joan Manion

Robert Benchley

Philip 'Phil' Harriman

Robert Ryan

Reginald Fenton

Marjorie Gateson

Canteen Hostess

Freddie Slack

Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra

Bobby Barber

Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

Eric Blore

Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$871,000.00

Revenue

$2,185,000.00

Keywords

musical

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