High Flyers
"SEE AND HEAR...Lovely Lupe sing and swing!"
Originally released in 1937. High Flyers is a comedy film. directed by Edward F. Cline. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Woolsey, Bert Wheeler, and Lupe Vélez
Synopsis
Two men running a carnival airplane ride are hired to fly to retrieve what they think are photos for a reporter. Actually, they are retrieving diamonds stolen from a noted gem dealer. As it turns out, their plane crashes on the very estate of the dealer. Thinking the duo are police officers, the dealer offers his home for their convalescence from the accident. Meanwhile, the diamonds have been snatched by a kleptomaniac dog and buried on the estate. When the smugglers track down the pair, they try to convince the dealer that they are officials from an institution from which the two have escaped. Before long, the carnival fellows, the crooks, the gem dealer and his family, along with a platoon of cops, are tearing up the grounds to find where the dog has buried the diamonds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Woolsey
as Pierre Potkin
Bert Wheeler
as Jerry Lane
Lupe Vélez
as Juanita - the Maid
Marjorie Lord
as Arlene Arlington
Margaret Dumont
as Martha Arlington
Jack Carson
as Dave Hanlon
Paul Harvey
as Horace Arlington
Charles Judels
as Mr. Fontaine
Lucien Prival
as Mr. Panzer
Herbert Evans
as Mr. Hartley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Flyers about?
Two men running a carnival airplane ride are hired to fly to retrieve what they think are photos for a reporter. Actually, they are retrieving diamonds stolen from a noted gem dealer. As it turns o...
Who directed High Flyers?
High Flyers was directed by Edward F. Cline.
How long is High Flyers?
High Flyers has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was High Flyers released?
High Flyers was released on November 7, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High Flyers?
The main cast of High Flyers includes Robert Woolsey, Bert Wheeler, Lupe Vélez, Marjorie Lord, Margaret Dumont.