With the war already firmly established in Europe (to which this film doesn’t really refer), this is one of the earliest examples I’ve seen of the American nation starting to realise that it, too, might be facing a threat and so it had better start preparing. The purpose of this rather dry feature is to attract flyers. A young farmer is watching the planes overhead with his dad (Charles Middleton at his less…
Eyes of the Navy (1940)
Produced by MGM in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, this short film follows U.S. naval aviators through their basic training in Florida and advanced training in California.
Top Cast
Frank Whitbeck
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
Farmer (uncredited)
Warren McCollum
Farmer's Son John Smith (uncredited)
Russell Wade
Young Man in Automobile (uncredited)
James Conaty
Officer at Briefing
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FAQ about Eyes of the Navy
What is Eyes of the Navy about?
Produced by MGM in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, this short film follows U.S. naval aviators through their basic training in Florida and advanced training in California.
When was Eyes of the Navy released?
Eyes of the Navy was released in 1940.
What genres does Eyes of the Navy belong to?
Eyes of the Navy is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Eyes of the Navy?
The cast of Eyes of the Navy includes Frank Whitbeck, Charles Middleton, Warren McCollum, Russell Wade, James Conaty.