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China Clipper

Play trailer Poster for China Clipper Released Aug 22, 1936 1h 25m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on the true story of the creation of Pan American Airways, this movie follows Dave Logan (Pat O'Brien), an aspiring entrepreneur with big ideas. Inspired by the recent success of aviator Charles Lindbergh, Logan is convinced that an airline that regularly crosses the Pacific Ocean could be a huge success. Undeterred by his fretful wife, Jean (Beverly Roberts), Logan teams with his engineer father (Henry B. Walthall) and an intrepid pilot, Hap (Humphrey Bogart), to make his dream a reality.

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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine Lots of aeronautics, lots of good aerial photography and lots of Pat O'Brien. A good, informative picture. Aug 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Slow and only a wasted Bogart gives it any life. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the true story of the creation of Pan American Airways, this movie follows Dave Logan (Pat O'Brien), an aspiring entrepreneur with big ideas. Inspired by the recent success of aviator Charles Lindbergh, Logan is convinced that an airline that regularly crosses the Pacific Ocean could be a huge success. Undeterred by his fretful wife, Jean (Beverly Roberts), Logan teams with his engineer father (Henry B. Walthall) and an intrepid pilot, Hap (Humphrey Bogart), to make his dream a reality.
Director
Ray Enright
Producer
Samuel Bischoff, Louis F. Edelman
Screenwriter
Frank Wead
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 22, 1936, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 25, 2017
Runtime
1h 25m
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