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The Sky's the Limit (1943)

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

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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.

Release Date
July 13, 1943
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
6.4/10 (22 votes)

Director: Edward H. Griffith

Cast: Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan, Elizabeth Patterson, Marjorie Gateson, Freddie Slack, Bobby Barber

Production: RKO Radio Pictures
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Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
Full Cast (22 people)

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CinemaSerf - 6/10

Fred Astaire ("Fred") is an hot-shot flyer who takes some leave and encounters "Joan" (Joan Leslie) - a budding photographer. He falls for her big style, and is soon courting her under an assumed identity. What follows is quite a gentle little romance, with the two dancing around each other with the help of Robert Ryan and Robert Benchley. Messrs. Mercer & Arlen deliver a good score, but not a gre...

June 26, 2022

The Sky's the Limit

The Sky's the Limit

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

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

6.4
89 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$871,000
Revenue$2,185,000
Release Date7/13/1943
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Cast

Fred Astaire

as Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)

Joan Leslie

as Joan Manion

Robert Benchley

as Philip 'Phil' Harriman

Robert Ryan

as Reginald Fenton

Elizabeth Patterson

as Mrs. Fisher

Marjorie Gateson

as Canteen Hostess

Freddie Slack

as Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra

Bobby Barber

as Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sky's the Limit about?

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 th…

How long is The Sky's the Limit?

1h 29m

When was The Sky's the Limit released?

July 13, 1943

Who directed The Sky's the Limit?

Edward H. Griffith

Who stars in The Sky's the Limit?

Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley

What genre is The Sky's the Limit?

Comedy, Romance, Music

What is The Sky's the Limit rated?

NR