Devil Dogs of the Air

1935
U
1h 25m

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James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, and Margaret Lindsay in Devil Dogs of the Air (1935)

A talented but brash stunt pilot enters the Marine Corps and becomes more disciplined.A talented but brash stunt pilot enters the Marine Corps and becomes more disciplined.A talented but brash stunt pilot enters the Marine Corps and becomes more disciplined.

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5.9/10

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James Cagney

Tommy O'Toole

Pat O'Brien

Lieut. Brannigan

Margaret Lindsay

Betty Roberts

Frank McHugh

Crash Kelly

John Arledge

Helen Lowell

Ma Roberts

Robert Barrat

Commandant

Russell Hicks

Captain

William B. Davidson

Adjutant
(as William Davidson)

Ward Bond

Instructor

Edward Brophy

Undetermined Role
(scenes deleted)

Helen Flint

Mrs. Brown
(scenes deleted)

William Bailey

Lieutenant Getting Maneuver Instructions
(uncredited)

William Begg

Officer
(uncredited)

Carlyle Blackwell Jr.

Messenger
(uncredited)

Joseph Crehan

Communications Officer
(uncredited)

George Bernard Dilley Sr.

US Navy Radio Man
(uncredited)

Bill Elliott

Instructor
(uncredited)

Director
- Lloyd Bacon
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5/10

Great historic Fleet Marine Force shots

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.

Jim Tritten
Nov 11, 2003
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Trivia
Helen Flint (Mrs. Brown) and Edward Brophy are in studio records/casting call lists as actors in this movie, but they do not appear.

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.

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.

Connections
Referenced in Angels with Dirty Faces: Whaddya Hear? Whaddya Say? (2005)

Soundtracks
The Marines Hymn
(ca 1850) (uncredited)
Traditional Marines song
Music by Jacques Offenbach from "Geneviève de Brabant"
Played during the opening credits and at the end
Variations played in the score often