Danger Flight

Crooks plot to steal a payroll being shipped by air.

Cast

John Trent

as Tailspin Tommy Tompkins

Marjorie Reynolds

as Betty Lou

Milburn Stone

as Skeeter

Jason Robards Sr.

as Paul Smith

Tommy Baker

as Whitey

Dennis Moore

as Mike

Julius Tannen

as Dawson

Eddie Parker

as Williams

Joseph E. Bernard

as Brown

Harry Harvey Jr.

as Johnny

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