In wartime, everyone needs some sort of hero and this film provides one in the unassuming guise of Hewitt T. Wheless. Teased by his pals for being vertically challenged, he decides to join the US Army Air Force. What ensues now follows his training regime of theory and practice flights before he and his crew of seven other men head on a dangerous mission to attack shipping in the Philippines. The man himself…
Beyond the Line of Duty (1942)
This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
Top Cast
Hewitt T. Wheless
Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces
Ronald Reagan
Narrator (voice)
William Hopper
University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)
Knox Manning
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
Cal (uncredited)
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FAQ about Beyond the Line of Duty
What is Beyond the Line of Duty about?
This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
When was Beyond the Line of Duty released?
Beyond the Line of Duty was released in 1942.
What genres does Beyond the Line of Duty belong to?
Beyond the Line of Duty is categorised as War, Documentary.
Who stars in Beyond the Line of Duty?
The cast of Beyond the Line of Duty includes Hewitt T. Wheless, Ronald Reagan, William Hopper, Bill Kennedy, Harry Lewis.