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Devil Dogs of the Air (1935)

Approved  |   |  Action, Drama, Comedy  |  9 February 1935 (USA)
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This movie follows an arrogant undisciplined stunt pilot (James Cagney) as he enters the Marines and becomes a disciplined pilot. Familiar faces of co-stars Pat O'Brien, Frank McHugh and Margaret Lindsay add to the cast.

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Tommy O'Toole
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Lieut. Brannigan
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Betty Roberts
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Crash Kelly
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Helen Lowell ...
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Robert Barrat ...
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Russell Hicks ...
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William B. Davidson ...
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This movie follows an arrogant undisciplined stunt pilot (James Cagney) as he enters the Marines and becomes a disciplined pilot. Familiar faces of co-stars Pat O'Brien, Frank McHugh and Margaret Lindsay add to the cast.

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The plot about the wild stunt pilot having to reform in order to fit within the military is repeated in Universal's 1941 Abbott and Costello comedy, Keep 'em Flying. In that movie the pilot is played by Dick Foran. See more »

Goofs

The handwriting on the check O'Toole endorses for Betty, and the handwriting on the same check that Betty shows Brannigan, are not the same. See more »

Crazy Credits

To the Navy Department, to the officers and men of the Marine Corps and the fleet, Warner Bros. extend their thanks for invaluable co-operation. See more »

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Referenced in Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say? (2005) See more »

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I Only Have Eyes for You
(1934) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Al Dubin
Played as dance music at the dance party
Partially sung by James Cagney
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Great historic Fleet Marine Force shots
12 November 2003 | by (Corrales, NM) – See all my reviews

Predictable and formula story that has been re-used by virtually the same cast. I personally ignored the story (partially due to the over-acting by Jimmy Cagney) and concentrated on the historic shots of early Marine Corps aviation and the Fleet Marine Force preparing for amphibious operations before there were Higgins Boats. Some really great flying shots. Who cares who got the girl! A must for aviation enthusiasts.
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