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| '''''Dive Bomber''''' is a 1941 ] ] ]. Although it has a cast of well-known actors it is most notable for its splendid photography of pre-war 1941 ] aircraft, and as a historical document of 1941 US scenes. | '''''Dive Bomber''''' is a 1941 ] ] ]. Although it has a cast of well-known actors it is most notable for its splendid photography of pre-war 1941 ] aircraft, and as a historical document of 1941 US scenes. | ||
| It was nominated for an ], in the category Best Cinematography (Color). | It was nominated for an ], in the category Best Cinematography (Color). | ||
| The film is generally accepted as primarily being as an exhibition of the pre-] US Navy, eager to show off its readiness and its ability to have its planes fly in fabulous formations. The aircaft are filmed in their pre-war bright colors, set off by the Technicolor process, making this a vibrant document, unique for its time. Some of these plane types were engaged a few months later in the fights with the Japanese, although all were replaced when the US geared up for war in earnest. Also present is the ], likely the best known WWII US warship. | The film is generally accepted as primarily being as an exhibition of the pre-] US Navy, eager to show off its readiness and its ability to have its planes fly in fabulous formations. The aircaft are filmed in their pre-war bright colors, set off by the Technicolor process, making this a vibrant document, unique for its time. Some of these plane types were engaged a few months later in the fights with the Japanese, although all were replaced when the US geared up for war in earnest. Also present is the ], likely the best known WWII US warship. | ||
| Well-known players include the twin leads, ] and ] but also ] in her first credited performance, playing the female lead, even if this is modest. Errol Flynn portrays a playboy ] who performs heroical feats of medical research, with Fred MacMurray the skeptical veteran aviator who gets swept up in the project. The plot is not historically accurate. | Well-known players include the twin leads, ] and ] but also ] in her first credited performance, playing the female lead, even if this is modest. Errol Flynn portrays a playboy ] who performs heroical feats of medical research, with Fred MacMurray the skeptical veteran aviator who gets swept up in the project. The plot is not historically accurate. | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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1941 film| Dive Bomber | |
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| Directed by | Michael Curtiz |
| Written by | Frank Wead |
| Starring | Errol Flynn Fred MacMurray Ralph Bellamy Alexis Smith |
| Release date | 1941 |
| Running time | 126 minutes (dvd) |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Dive Bomber is a 1941 Technicolor propaganda movie. Although it has a cast of well-known actors it is most notable for its splendid photography of pre-war 1941 US Navy aircraft, and as a historical document of 1941 US scenes.
It was nominated for an Oscar, in the category Best Cinematography (Color).
The film is generally accepted as primarily being as an exhibition of the pre-Pearl Harbor US Navy, eager to show off its readiness and its ability to have its planes fly in fabulous formations. The aircaft are filmed in their pre-war bright colors, set off by the Technicolor process, making this a vibrant document, unique for its time. Some of these plane types were engaged a few months later in the fights with the Japanese, although all were replaced when the US geared up for war in earnest. Also present is the USS Enterprise, likely the best known WWII US warship.
Well-known players include the twin leads, Errol Flynn and Fred MacMurray but also Alexis Smith in her first credited performance, playing the female lead, even if this is modest. Errol Flynn portrays a playboy M.D. who performs heroical feats of medical research, with Fred MacMurray the skeptical veteran aviator who gets swept up in the project. The plot is not historically accurate.
References
In the documentary Dive Bomber: Keep 'Em in the Air (2005) several authorities including Robert Osborne and Lincoln D. Hurst comment on the making and historical significance of the film. It is included in the DVD release.
Credited cast
- Errol Flynn as Lt. Douglas S. 'Doug' Lee, MD
- Fred MacMurray as Lt. Cmdr. Joe Blake, squadron commander
- Ralph Bellamy as Lt. Cmdr. Lance Rogers, MD, Flight Surgeon
- Alexis Smith as Mrs. Linda Fisher
- Robert Armstrong as Art Lyons - aviation designer
- Regis Toomey as Lt. Tim Griffin
- Allen Jenkins as Corpsman 2nd Class 'Lucky' James
- Craig Stevens as Pilot Trainee Anthony
- Herbert Anderson as Lt. Markham MD - assigned to Norfolk
- Moroni Olsen as Senior Surgeon at San Diego
- Dennie Moore as Ex-wife of Lucky James
- Louis Jean Heydt as Lt. Swede Larson
- Cliff Nazarro as Corpsman - Lucky's fast-talking buddy
External links
- Dive Bomber at IMDb