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Test Pilot [VHS] (1938)

Starring: Clark Gable, Myrna Loy Director: Victor Fleming Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, Samuel S. Hinds
  • Directors: Victor Fleming
  • Writers: Frank Wead, Howard Hawks, John Lee Mahin, Vincent Lawrence, Waldemar Young
  • Producers: Louis D. Lighton
  • Format: Black & White, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Warner)
  • VHS Release Date: June 30, 1994
  • Run Time: 118 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6302241219
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,420 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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4.0 out of 5 stars FLIGHT OR FANCY, November 9, 2001
By "scotsladdie" (GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews
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Among the planes used in this movie were the Army's huge new bombers, which were nicknamed "Flying Fortresses", which were, in 1938, probably the most powerful war planes on earth. The scenes in which they appear were shot at March Field, California with co-operation with the Army - doubles appeared (obviously) for the stars in dangerous scenes. This picture made the most out of a test pilot's daredevil life and the spectre of death which hung over one pilot (Clark Gable, natch), his wife (Myrna Loy) and his mechanic (Spencer Tracy). TEST PILOT got its title from a book written by one Jimmy Collins who was one of the ablest of test pilots during the thirties. One day in 1935, he was making what was to have been his last flight before retiring. Suddenly, in a power-dive, a wing sheared off; the whole craft fell apart in mid-air and Collins had not a chance to jump. The most suicidal occupation in the peacetime world sixty years ago was very likely that of a test pilot. The test pilot's job was to try out new planes af all models and see just what they can do. Sometimes they couldn't do all that the pilot asks of them; when that happened, it was a matter of jump of get killed. In 1938, there were approximately 100 test pilots in the US, most being between the ages of 20 and 30. They earned big money and lived high and hard - if not long! After a few years, they'd retire or adopt a fatalistic bravado like the hero of this MGM flick, who fancies himself as playing a game with a lady in a pretty blue dress, high above the earth. One of the 15 top grossing films of 1938, it was nominated for Best Picture at the Venice Film Festival.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, November 25, 2002
By Kirin (Osaka, Japan) - See all my reviews
All I have to say is Spencer Tracy and Myrna Loy are superb actors. With great actors, everything is automatic. They don't have to pretend to be anything because the feeling is their own. I love watching classic movies to observe actors and these two are among the most talented actors. It's just to bad Ms. Loy never received an oscar because she is superb in any role she plays and every role is always believable.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WHO DO WE HAVE TO F*** TO HAVE THIS ON DVD?!!!, August 3, 2006
By J. MACKENZIE (Taconic, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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The subject says it all: this is a glorious film - with a maignificent cast. Why hasn't it been released on DVD?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cast Pulls Through
It is a simple story, really. Jim (Clark Gable) and Gunner (Spencer Tracy) are test pilots. They risk their lives for thrills and a quick buck. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Samantha Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars What? It's not on DVD?
I just finished watching this movie tonight on TCM and immediately looked it up on Amazon to buy it on DVD but....it's not on DVD! This movie was so good! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Tiffany A. Ballinger

5.0 out of 5 stars Test pilot
this movie was a wonderful film and was based on a great persons book,Jimmy Collins.He was a great man and this was a great movie. Read more
Published on January 28, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
This is a fun movie to watch. The stars do an excellent job, Tracy and Loy especially. Worth watching more than once
Published on July 27, 1999

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