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The Sky's the Limit

6.319431h 29mNRMovieComedyRomanceMusic

Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.

DirectorEdward H. Griffith
WritersLynn Root·Frank Fenton
ProducerDavid Hempstead

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Cast · Directed by Edward H. Griffith

FAFred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
JLJoan Leslie
Joan Leslie
Joan Manion
RBRobert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Philip 'Phil' Harriman
RRRobert Ryan
Robert Ryan
Reginald Fenton
EPElizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Fisher
MGMarjorie Gateson
Marjorie Gateson
Canteen Hostess
FSFreddie Slack
Freddie Slack
Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
BBBobby Barber
Bobby Barber
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
EBEric Blore
Eric Blore
Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
NHNeil Hamilton
Neil Hamilton
Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
OHOlin Howland
Olin Howland
Driver (uncredited)
PH
Paul Hurst
Dock Foreman (uncredited)

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The Sky's the Limit — streaming FAQ

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The Sky's the Limit is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sky's the Limit on Netflix?

No, The Sky's the Limit is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

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The Sky's the Limit is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.