The story is based on the life of Spig Wead, a pioneer aviator, renowned screenwriter. He scripted two of Ford’s films and was a personal friend. Spig is unable to combine his career and marriage. The exuberance of the early scenes of inter-service rivalry and the pursuit of glory rings hollow in what is basically an unattractive portrait of military life. Following the breakdown of his marriage and a crippling accident, Wead is overtaken by a profound sense of failure and loss. Cast includes John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O’Hara, Ward Bond.
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ACMI Identifier
319861
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military life
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → United States - Armed forces
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)