---
title: "Danger Flight"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/danger-flight-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 306202
imdb_id: "tt0031204"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 65
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Danger Flight (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/danger-flight-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Danger Flight" (1939).
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Title: Danger Flight (also known as Scouts of the Air).
Year: 1939.
Genre: Adventure, thriller.
Director: Howard Bretherton.
Cast: John Trent (as Tailspin Tommy Tompkins), Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards Sr.
Plot: Crooks plot to steal a payroll being shipped by air. John Trent plays Tailspin Tommy, one of Hollywood's first comic strip heroes. He tries to help juvenile delinquents by getting them interested in model airplane building. The film features young aviation enthusiasts in a model club.
Release Date: 11/01/1939 (US).
Runtime: 1h 5m.
Rating: NR.
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        Danger Flight, also known as Scouts of the Air, is a 1939 American adventure film directed by Howard Bretherton. The

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix | Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Tubi TV | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Howard Bretherton
- **Networks / Studios**: Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Trent** as *Tailspin Tommy Tompkins*
- **Marjorie Reynolds** as *Betty Lou*
- **Milburn Stone** as *Skeeter*
- **Jason Robards Sr.** as *Paul Smith*
- **Tommy Baker** as *Whitey*
- **Dennis Moore** as *Mike*
- **Julius Tannen** as *Dawson*
- **Eddie Parker** as *Williams*
- **Joseph E. Bernard** as *Brown*
- **Harry Harvey Jr.** as *Johnny*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Danger Flight online?
Danger Flight is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Danger Flight worth watching?
Danger Flight holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Danger Flight and when was it released?
Danger Flight is a feature film with a runtime of 65 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Danger Flight?
Danger Flight was directed by Howard Bretherton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Danger Flight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/306202)
- [Danger Flight (1939) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031204/fullcredits/)
- [Danger Flight - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danger_Flight)
- [Danger Flight (1939) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/306202-danger-flight/cast)
- [프라임 비디오: Danger Flight (1939)](https://www.primevideo.com/-/ko/detail/0FO574POD6GIAS13UUS6TG7WTL?autoplay=trailer&ref_=atv_dp_atf_free_mv_play_t1AAAAAAAA0wg0)
- [Danger Flight (1939) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/danger-flight/1085555/credits/)

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