Sky High
"The saddest sack in the sky!"
Originally released in 1951. Sky High is a comedy film. directed by Sam Newfield. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sid Melton, Mara Lynn, and Sam Flint
Synopsis
When he is told that he is to spend three more years as a tailgunner, goofball GI Herbert Pumice thinks that a promotion--which he has little to no chance of getting--will get him out of the job he hates. He asks his girlfriend Sally, who owns the base café, for help. She goes to the base commander, Col. Baker--who she knows has a crush on her--to help out Herbert. Col. Baker schedules a promotion hearing for Herbert that Friday. He naturally fails it miserably, and then learns that Col. Baker is going out on a date with Sally. Meanwhile, the base military intelligence officer discovers that Herbert is a dead-ringer for the head of a spy ring intending to sabotage a new automated plane, and gets Herbert assigned to infiltrate the gang. Complications ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sid Melton
as Herbert Pumice / Muscrat Maxie McClure
Mara Lynn
as Sally
Sam Flint
as Col. Baker
Douglas Evans
as Maj. Talbot
Fritz Feld
as Dr. Kapok
Marc Krah
as Elmer Smith - The Boss
Margia Dean
as Cpl. Lily Gaylord
Paul Bryar
as Sgt. Kurt Petrov
Thayer Roberts
as Maj. Catastrophe
Don Frost
as Col. Baker's Clerk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
- Spartan Productions
- Tam Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sky High about?
When he is told that he is to spend three more years as a tailgunner, goofball GI Herbert Pumice thinks that a promotion--which he has little to no chance of getting--will get him out of the job he...
Who directed Sky High?
Sky High was directed by Sam Newfield.
How long is Sky High?
Sky High has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Sky High released?
Sky High was released on October 19, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sky High?
The main cast of Sky High includes Sid Melton, Mara Lynn, Sam Flint, Douglas Evans, Fritz Feld.