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Devil's Squadron

  • 19361936
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
44
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Richard Dix and Karen Morley in Devil's Squadron (1936)
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  • Romance
Martha Dawson (Karen Morley), the daughter of an aircraft manufacturer building airplanes for the U.S. Army Air Corps, takes over the running of the plant when her father dies. She has probl... Read allMartha Dawson (Karen Morley), the daughter of an aircraft manufacturer building airplanes for the U.S. Army Air Corps, takes over the running of the plant when her father dies. She has problems with the test pilots that object working for a woman, especially with a disgraced pilo... Read allMartha Dawson (Karen Morley), the daughter of an aircraft manufacturer building airplanes for the U.S. Army Air Corps, takes over the running of the plant when her father dies. She has problems with the test pilots that object working for a woman, especially with a disgraced pilot, Paul Redmond (Richard Dix), trying to vindicate himself.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
44
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Erle C. Kenton
  • Writers
    • Howard J. Green(screenplay)
    • Bruce Manning(screenplay)
    • Lionel Houser(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Dix
    • Karen Morley
    • Lloyd Nolan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Erle C. Kenton
  • Writers
    • Howard J. Green(screenplay)
    • Bruce Manning(screenplay)
    • Lionel Houser(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Dix
    • Karen Morley
    • Lloyd Nolan
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Richard Dix, Henry Mollison, Karen Morley, and Frances Morris in Devil's Squadron (1936)
    Richard Dix and Karen Morley in Devil's Squadron (1936)
    Richard Dix in Devil's Squadron (1936)
    Richard Dix and Karen Morley in Devil's Squadron (1936)
    Richard Dix and Lloyd Nolan in Devil's Squadron (1936)
    Richard Dix, Karen Morley, and Lloyd Nolan in Devil's Squadron (1936)

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    Richard Dix
    Richard Dix
    • Paul Redmondas Paul Redmond
    Karen Morley
    Karen Morley
    • Martha Dawsonas Martha Dawson
    Lloyd Nolan
    Lloyd Nolan
    • Dana Kirkas Dana Kirk
    Shirley Ross
    Shirley Ross
    • Euniceas Eunice
    Henry Mollison
    Henry Mollison
    • Austin Forresteras Austin Forrester
    Gene Morgan
    Gene Morgan
    • Jim Barlowas Jim Barlow
    Gordon Jones
    Gordon Jones
    • Texas Tex
    William Stelling
    William Stelling
    • Ritchie Dawsonas Ritchie Dawson
    Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall
    • Major Metcalfas Major Metcalf
    Gertrude Green
    • Luluas Lulu
    Boyd Irwin
    • Col. Dawsonas Col. Dawson
    Bill Burrud
    Bill Burrud
    • Butchas Butch
    • (as Billy Burrud)
    Cora Sue Collins
    Cora Sue Collins
    • Maryas Mary
    Harry Adams
    • Doormanas Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    Wyrley Birch
    Wyrley Birch
    • Farmeras Farmer
    • (uncredited)
    Earle D. Bunn
    • Mechanicas Mechanic
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Dill
    • Mechanicas Mechanic
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Downing
    • Watchmanas Watchman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Erle C. Kenton
    • Writers
      • Howard J. Green(screenplay)
      • Bruce Manning(screenplay)
      • Lionel Houser(screenplay)
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    8/10
    Excellent action film! Dix in top form, aerial stunts really fun to watch.
    I've had a Richard Dix film on hold for months now. It's about fliers - test pilots, to be exact. Margaret just won't watch flying films, so I held off. I now have seen "Devil's Squadron" (1936) and it's a super film! The title refers to the fact that these test pilots, working for a company that makes planes with the aim of a military contract for many planes, have a good probability of dying on the job because the planes are aerodynamically experimental and very dangerous until proved not so, or conformed eventually to be safe and sound and fit and a challenge to all competitors, whether in the United States or those countries against whom they were made to defend.

    Co-starring Lloyd Nolan, Karen Morley, Shirley Ross, Henry Mollison, Gene Morgan, Gordon Jones, Thurston Hall, and others, this one is great action from the beginning to the end. The stunt flying is, quite frankly, unbelieveable! However, there are miniatures in many parts, too. But - as opposed to ships and back-lit scenes of automobiles and other things used ubiquitously during those days, these are exceptional. The comedy in the love scenes gets monotonous and over-the-top, but it's only a minuscule part of the plot and screen time - thankfully. The action scenes possibly will be complained about as clichéd - yeah, we know that's going to happen probably - but they're so well done as to be utterly enjoyable. The action's quick and intense. The parts are well done, though, as mentioned, the comedy, especially by Gordon Jones, is grating. Karen Morley, an actress I particularly admire, is wonderful and real here. Shirley Ross gets to sing. Very enjoyable. Dix is particularly excellent in this one. Reserved until needed, but when needed, tough and a good showman. Recommended for sure.
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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1936 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Test Pilot
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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