
Thunder Birds
Thunder Birds
Release: 1942-10-28·Runtime: 78m·★ 5.4
DramaRomanceWar
On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Cast
Charles Tannenas American Flyer / Opening Off-Screen Narrator (voice)
George Barbieras Col. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' Saunders
Nana Bryantas Mrs. Blake
Selmer Jacksonas Bit role
Preston Fosteras Steve Britt
John Suttonas Peter Stackhouse
Jack Holtas Colonel MacDonald
May Whittyas Lady Jane Stackhouse
Janis Carteras Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee
C. Montague Shawas Doctor
Harry Strangas Forest Ranger
Richard Haydnas George Lockwood
Ted Northas Cadet Hackzell
Joyce Comptonas Saleswoman
Bess Flowersas Nurse
Walter Tetleyas Messenger Boy, Red Cross Nurse Trainee (uncredited)
Peter Lawfordas English Cadet (uncredited)
Gene Tierneyas Kay Saunders
Reginald Dennyas Barrett
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