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).
Practical Effects
Gloriously unconvincing miniature aircraft disasters.
Acting
Richard Arlen's jawline does most of the heavy lifting.
Production
The 'plastic plane' that looks suspiciously like painted wood.
Director
James P. Hogan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released months before Pearl Harbor, this captures America's blind faith in technological solutions to everything—including romance.
Cliff Edwards, who plays comic relief Squid Watkins, was the original voice of Jiminy Cricket—imagine Pinocchio's conscience commenting on aviation safety.
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