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Power Dive (1941)

ON WINGS OF GLORY!

Genre : Action, Drama

Runtime : 1H 8M

Director : James P. Hogan
Writer : Maxwell Shane, Edward Churchill

Synopsis

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).

Actors

Richard Arlen
Richard Arlen
Brad Farrell
Jean Parker
Jean Parker
Carol Blake
Helen Mack
Helen Mack
Betty Coles
Roger Pryor
Roger Pryor
Dan McMasters
Don Castle
Don Castle
Doug Farrell
Cliff Edwards
Cliff Edwards
Squid Watkins
Billy Lee
Billy Lee
Brad Coles
Thomas W. Ross
Thomas W. Ross
Professor Blake
Louis Jean Heydt
Louis Jean Heydt
Johnny Coles
Ralph Byrd
Ralph Byrd
Jackson - Draftsman
Helen Lynd
Helen Lynd
Mabel

Crews

James P. Hogan
James P. Hogan
Director
Maxwell Shane
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Edward Churchill
Edward Churchill
Screenplay
Paul Franklin
Paul Franklin
Story
John Alton
John Alton
Director of Photography

Posters and backgrounds

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