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Wings of the Navy

1939 · 89 min

A sturdy old-fashioned service drama of brotherly rivalry and romance, with plenty of cockpit footage and earnest flag-waving.

Directed by
Lloyd Bacon
Genres
Drama, Romance
Tagline
FOR ALL THE WORLD TO WITNESS THAT AMERICA WILL NOT BE UNPREPARED!
Overview
Jerry tries to out compete his older brother Cass, a lieutenant Naval aviator. Cass is both tough on and protective of his brother, but Jerry can give it right back.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Family, ambition, love, betrayal
Content
Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
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Genres
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance5
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, romance
    Directed by
    Lloyd Bacon
    Written by
    Michael Fessier
    Starring
    George Brent, Olivia de Havilland, John Payne, Frank McHugh, John Litel, Victor Jory, Henry O'Neill, John Ridgely
    Cinematography
    Arthur Edeson
    Runtime
    89 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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