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Tail Spin (also known as Tailspin) is a 1939 aviation film. The screenplay was written by Frank Wead and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It was based on the book, "Women with Wings: A novel of the modern day aviatrix" (Ganesha Publishing, 1935), authored by Genevieve Haugen, who was also an advisor and stunt pilot in the film.
Tail Spin: Directed by Roy Del Ruth. With Alice Faye, Constance Bennett, Nancy Kelly, Joan Davis. Flyer enters a cross-country aerial derby, becomes rival to a wealthy society flyer, competes in parachute jumps and has love affairs.
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- Drama, Romance
- Roy Del Ruth
- 1939-02-19
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- Alice Faye
- Roy Del Ruth
- 20th Century Fox
Overview. Trixie is a female pilot looking to win a big race to advance her career. During one race, however, her plane becomes damaged, and she needs help to repair it. She meets a Navy pilot named "Tex" Price and tries to gain his aid.
A flyer enters a cross-country aerial derby and becomes rival to a wealthy society competitor.
Tail Spin (aka Tailspin) is a 1939 aviation film. The screenplay was written by Frank Wead and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It was based on the book, "Women with Wings: A novel of the modern day aviatrix" (Ganesha Publishing, 1935), authored by Genevieve Haugen, who was also an advisor and stunt pilot in the film.
Trixie (Alice Faye) is a female pilot looking to win a big race to advance her career. During one race, however, her plane becomes damaged, and she needs help to...
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