Movie·1955·0h 31m
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The Story of the Men Who Guard America's Skies!
Directed By
Robert M. Leeds
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of getting along with civilian neighbors. The story involves members of an Air Force base proving their worth to the mayor of a nearby town who would like to see them gone due to noise pollution.
Written By
Beirne Lay Jr., Richard L. Breen
Producer
Cedric Francis
Cinematography
Edward Colman
Editor
Leo H. Shreve
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2 votes
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// cast
Cast
Jack Webb
Himself
Art Balinger
Col. Jim Breech
Walter Sande
Mayor Hogan
Ralph Moody
City Councilman Boggs
Mel Pogue
// crew
Crew
Beirne Lay Jr.
Screenplay
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
Leo H. Shreve
Editor
Robert M. Leeds
Director
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Cedric Francis
Producer
Rex Steele
Editor
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