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