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Beyond the Line of Duty

Beyond the Line of Duty

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War
πŸ“œ Overview: This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.
🌏 Languages Available: English
πŸ“† Date Released: 1942-11-07
⌚ Running Time: 22 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.25

Beloved Cast

Hewitt T. Wheless original image
Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces
Hewitt T. Wheless
Ronald Reagan original image
Narrator (voice)
Ronald Reagan
William Hopper original image
University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
William Hopper
Bill Kennedy original image
Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
Harry Lewis original image
Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
Knox Manning original image
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Knox Manning
Glenn Strange original image
Cal (uncredited)
Glenn Strange

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