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      On the Threshold of Space

      1956 1h 38m Adventure List
      Reviews In the early stages of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck (Guy Madison) undergoes any experiment needed to ensure success in the new Air Force branch -- even though he's not required to be a subject in the tests. Always remaining a constant source of support, his wife, Pat (Virginia Leith), accepts his unwavering commitment to scientific progress. When Maj. Ward Thomas (John Hodiak) becomes the new head of the program, Hollenbeck must convince him of the necessity of taking the extra steps. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member filmed in 1955 in Destin Florida at Shoreline Hotel Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member almost doc like quality 2 this one Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In the early stages of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck (Guy Madison) undergoes any experiment needed to ensure success in the new Air Force branch -- even though he's not required to be a subject in the tests. Always remaining a constant source of support, his wife, Pat (Virginia Leith), accepts his unwavering commitment to scientific progress. When Maj. Ward Thomas (John Hodiak) becomes the new head of the program, Hollenbeck must convince him of the necessity of taking the extra steps.
      Director
      Robert D. Webb
      Screenwriter
      Shimon Wincelberg, Francis M. Cockrell
      Genre
      Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 38m