
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
Selmer Jacksonas Bit role
Gene Tierneyas Kay Saunders
Jack Holtas Colonel MacDonald
May Whittyas Lady Jane Stackhouse
George Barbieras Col. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' Saunders
Reginald Dennyas Barrett
Ted Northas Cadet Hackzell
Janis Carteras Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee
C. Montague Shawas Doctor
Preston Fosteras Steve Britt
John Suttonas Peter Stackhouse
Bess Flowersas Nurse
Walter Tetleyas Messenger Boy, Red Cross Nurse Trainee (uncredited)
Richard Haydnas George Lockwood
Joyce Comptonas Saleswoman
Charles Tannenas American Flyer / Opening Off-Screen Narrator (voice)
Harry Strangas Forest Ranger
Peter Lawfordas English Cadet (uncredited)
Nana Bryantas Mrs. Blake
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