The Sky's the Limit
"Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!"
Originally released in 1943. The Sky's the Limit is a comedy/romance film. directed by Edward H. Griffith. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, and Robert Benchley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (21 votes)
Budget
$871K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Eric Blore
as Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
Neil Hamilton
as Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $871,000
- Revenue
- $2,185,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
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...
Who directed The Sky's the Limit?
The Sky's the Limit was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
How long is The Sky's the Limit?
The Sky's the Limit has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Sky's the Limit released?
The Sky's the Limit was released on July 13, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sky's the Limit?
The main cast of The Sky's the Limit includes Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan, Elizabeth Patterson.