Fred Astaire ("Fred") is an hot-shot flyer who takes some leave and encounters "Joan" (Joan Leslie) - a budding photographer. He falls for her big style, and is soon courting her under an assumed identity. What follows is quite a gentle little romance, with the two dancing around each other with the help of Robert Ryan and Robert Benchley. Messrs. Mercer & Arlen deliver a good score, but not a great one - and the…
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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.
Top Cast
Fred Astaire
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
Joan Leslie
Joan Manion
Robert Benchley
Philip 'Phil' Harriman
Robert Ryan
Reginald Fenton
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Fisher
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)
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FAQ about The Sky's the Limit
What is The Sky's the Limit about?
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.
When was The Sky's the Limit released?
The Sky's the Limit was released in 1943.
What genres does The Sky's the Limit belong to?
The Sky's the Limit is categorised as Comedy, Romance, Music.
Who stars in The Sky's the Limit?
The cast of The Sky's the Limit includes Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan, Elizabeth Patterson.