Blaze of Noon (1947)

5.7/10 90 min Drama Action

Overview

In this aerial melodrama, four brothers working as stunt pilots for a flying circus leave their jobs to become mail pilots. Because their job requires that they constantly travel, they are advised to not settle down with wives and kids. Still, one pilot falls in love and marries. Unfortunately, the woman dislikes his brothers and constantly worries that he will be killed during a flight. Her fears are not unfounded and much tragedy ensues as the story unfolds.

Cast

Anne Baxter

Lucille Stewart

William Holden

Colin McDonald

Sonny Tufts

Roland McDonald

William Bendix

Porkie Scott

Sterling Hayden

Tad McDonald

Howard Da Silva

Mike Gafferty

Johnny Sands

Keith McDonald

Jean Wallace

Poppy

Lloyd Corrigan

Rev. Polly

Will Wright

Mr. Thomas

Edith King

Mrs. Murphy

Dick Hogan

Sydney

Don Beddoe

Mr. Fell

Frank Ferguson

Cash Jones

Milton Parsons

Hotel Clerk

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