Beyond the Line of Duty
Originally released in 1942. Beyond the Line of Duty is a war/documentary film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hewitt T. Wheless, Ronald Reagan, and William Hopper
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hewitt T. Wheless
as Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces
Ronald Reagan
as Narrator (voice)
William Hopper
as University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
as Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
as Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)
Knox Manning
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
as Cal (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- U.S. Army Air Forces
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Beyond the Line of Duty?
Beyond the Line of Duty was directed by Lewis Seiler.
How long is Beyond the Line of Duty?
Beyond the Line of Duty has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Beyond the Line of Duty released?
Beyond the Line of Duty was released on November 7, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beyond the Line of Duty?
The main cast of Beyond the Line of Duty includes Hewitt T. Wheless, Ronald Reagan, William Hopper, Bill Kennedy, Harry Lewis.