| Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1957. |
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Based on the life and writings of Commander Frank W. "Spig" Wead. |
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Special features: theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Paul C. Vogel ; music, Jeff Alexander ; editor, Gene Ruggiero. |
| Cast |
John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond. |
| Summary |
The true story of Naval Commander Frank "Spig" Wead - from his first solo flight that ends in the admiral's swimming pool to his assignment as commander aboard an aircraft carrier in World War II. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
English dialogue, optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Wead, Frank W. (Frank Wilber), 1895-1947 -- Drama.
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Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
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Screenwriters -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Ford, John, 1894-1973.
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Schnee, Charles, 1916-1962.
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Fenton, Frank, 1906-1957.
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Haines, William Wister, 1908-1989.
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Wead, Frank W. (Frank Wilber), 1895-1947.
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Wayne, John, 1907-1979.
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Dailey, Dan, 1914-1978.
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O'Hara, Maureen, 1920-
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Bond, Ward, 1903-1960.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Turner Entertainment Co.
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Warner Bros. Entertainment.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790748576 |
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9780790748573 |
| Standard No. |
012569804333 |
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012569530324 |
| Music No. |
76700 Warner Home Video |
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65303 Warner Home Video |
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