Fugitive in the Sky
Reporter Terry Brewer goes to the Los Angeles airport to say goodbye to his sweetheart, airline hostess Rita Moore. He notices G-Man Mike Phelan among the passengers and assuming Phelan is on the trail of a criminal, decides to go along to get a story.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck pilot takes a job flying a wealthy heiress and her shady business partner, unaware that he's being drawn into a dangerous criminal plot. As the trio flies across the country, the pilot finds himself caught between the law and the criminal underworld, forced to make life-altering decisions.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget B-movie from the era, 'Fugitive in the Sky' received minimal critical attention upon its release. Its reception was generally lukewarm, with audiences and critics viewing it as a standard, albeit competently made, crime melodrama. It is primarily remembered today for its historical context within early Hollywood crime films.
What Reviewers Say
- A serviceable crime drama with a predictable plot.
- Features a decent performance from Lyle Talbot as the conflicted pilot.
- Standard B-movie fare typical of the 1930s.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by Warner Bros. as part of their 'B' picture output, often released on a double bill with their larger features.
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