The Sky's the Limit (1943)

Name: The Sky's the Limit
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Released: 1943-07-13
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan, Elizabeth Patterson

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

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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Released 1943-07-13 · 89 min · Comedy, Romance, Music

Directed by Edward H. Griffith

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)
Olin Howland as Driver (uncredited)
Paul Hurst as Dock Foreman (uncredited)
Clarence Kolb as Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)
Peter Lawford as Naval Commander (uncredited)
Frank McLure as Officer at Dinner (uncredited)