The Sky's the Limit backdrop

The Sky's the Limit 1943 Directed by Edward H. Griffith

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Comedy , Music , Romance
Production Company RKO Radio Pictures
Budget $871,000
Revenue $2,185,000
Release Date 13 July 1943
89 mins
Cast
Fred Astaire Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
Joan Leslie Joan Manion
Robert Benchley Philip 'Phil' Harriman
Robert Ryan Reginald Fenton
Marjorie Gateson Canteen Hostess
Freddie Slack Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
Bobby Barber Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
Eric Blore Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
Neil Hamilton Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Olin Howland Driver (uncredited)
Paul Hurst Dock Foreman (uncredited)
Clarence Kolb Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)
Peter Lawford Naval Commander (uncredited)
Frank McLure Officer at Dinner (uncredited)
Clarence Muse Colonial Club Doorman (uncredited)
Amelita Ward Southern Girl (uncredited)
Anne G. Sterling Woman in Canteen
Ella Mae Morse Singer (uncredited)
Jack Carr Customer
Edna Harris Salesgirl (uncredited)