Test Pilot

Nan
1h 58m
1938
6.5 /10 (71)

They're yours... in a heart-walloping love story!

Overview

Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1938-04-16

Top Billed Cast

Clark Gable

Jim Lane

Myrna Loy

Ann "Thursday" Barton

Spencer Tracy

Gunner Morse

Lionel Barrymore

Howard B. Drake

Gloria Holden

Mrs. May Benson

Samuel S. Hinds

General Ross

Marjorie Main

Landlady

Ted Pearson

Joe

Louis Jean Heydt

Greg Benson

Virginia Grey

Sarah

Priscilla Lawson

Mable

Claudia Coleman

Mrs. Barton

Arthur Aylesworth

Mr. Frank Barton

Lulu Mae Bohrman

Saleslady

Claire McDowell

Funeral Home Associate (uncredited)

Dewey Robinson

Man on Roller Coaster

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