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Overview
"Here's a thrill, new and gay! It's a dance filled holiday!"
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.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Release Date
- July 13, 1943
- Languages
- English
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Financial Performance
Profitable
Budget vs Revenue for The Sky's the Limit
Profit
+$1.3M
ROI: 251%•Margin: 150.9%
Cast

Fred Astaire
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)

Joan Leslie
Joan Manion

Robert Benchley
Philip 'Phil' Harriman

Robert Ryan
Reginald Fenton

Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Fisher

Marjorie Gateson
Canteen Hostess

Freddie Slack
Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra

Bobby Barber
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)

Eric Blore
Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)

Neil Hamilton
Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)