Fugitive in the Sky (Warner Bros.) (1936)

THRILLS IN EVERY STREAK: ING SECOND! WARNER BROS.’ CAMPAIGN PLAN (Lead Story) ‘Fugitive in Sky’ Murder Mystery Soon at Strand The capture of a _ desperate criminal on an airplane flying by night in a terrific dust storm, is one of many exciting happenings in Warner Bros. “Fugitive in the Sky,” which comes to the Theatre on The criminal who, disguised as a woman—is fleeing from the law with a G-Man at his heels, reveals himself when a mysterious murder is committed in an airplane on which both he and the detective are passengers. Knowing that his disguise is bound to be discovered in the investigation of the murder, he holds up the detective, the other passengers and the pilots. Handcuffing the G-Man and stripping everyone of their weapons, he orders the pilots to change their course, but the motors go dead in a terrific storm and the plane is grounded. In the midst of the excitement a triangular romance is going on, with two men fighting for the love of a girl. The girl is Jean Muir in the role of a nervy airplane hostess. Warren Hull, as a newspaperman who is following the G-Man because he thinks a big story is about to break, is one of the ardent lovers. Gordon Oliver, chief airplane pilot is the other. The role of the gangster is portrayed by Howard Phillips. The plot is enlivened toward the end when it is discovered that there is another weird criminal among the passengers. The character is brought to life by Nedda Harrigan. Carlyle Moore, Jr:, plays the part of a co-pilot who is put to sleep with a drug by the “killer,’ while John Litel has the role of the G-Man who is handcuffed by the murderer with his own nippers. Other passengers on the murder ship are Winifred Shaw, Mary Treen, Gordon Hart, John Kelly, Joe Cunningham, Don Barclay, Charles Foy and Gordon Elliott, the latter being the passenger who gets a knife thrust through his heart. Nick Grinde directed the pic ture from the story and. screen play by George Bricker. A First National Picture JEAN MUIR Jean Muir, featured with Warren Hull in “Fugitive In the Sky,” the Warner Bros. melodrama of murder and mad love in a stormswept plane—which comes to the eS ee Theatre on _______._____. Miss Muir plays the role of a daring air-hostess. Mat No. 102—10c Film Fans Want Actors to Teach Them to Croon If Warren Hull ever drops from the ranks of motion picture leading men he will be assured of another type of profession, that of singing teacher. Hull, who is now in the leading masculine role of the Warner Bros. drama, “Fugitive in the Sky,” which comes to the....... iPheatre) ons .ec 314: , has received a total of one hundred and seventy-six letters from young people all over the United States asking him if he would consider teaching them voice: He plays the role of a daring young reporter in “Fugitive in the Sky,” a ‘thrilling mystery drama with murder committed in the clouds. Featured with Mr. Hull is Jean Muir. Others in the east are Gordon Oliver, Carlyle Moore, Jr., Howard Phillips, Winifred Shaw and Mary Treen. Nick Grinde directed from the story and screen play by George Bricker. (Review ) ‘Fugitive In The Sky’ Is Thrilling Mystery Drama Plot Based on Unusual Incident of Murder Above the Clouds An unusual murder plot is unfolded in the Warner Bros. picture, ‘‘Fugitive in the Sky,’’ which was shown at the kate ah Re ei ETS Theatre for the first time yesterday. The victim is a passenger on a speeding airplane and the killing takes place far above the clouds in the presence of a G-Man who is pursuing a woman criminal whom he believes to be on board. The murder is discovered by the air hostess at the moment when another gangster, disguised as a woman, whips out guns and orders all passengers to reach for the ceiling. After drugging one pilot he orders the other to change his course, but reckons without the elements, for a fierce dust-storm arises, and the pilot after flying blind for miles is foreed to ground his plane. In the smashing climax a newspaper reporter proves to be the hero. A romance takes place under the guns of the bandit, with the pilot and reporter fighting for the possession of the air hostess. Jean Muir is effective as the air hostess who ean’t decide which of the men she loves. Hers is more than a romantic role, however, for she holds up the master criminal with a gun, steps on his hand when he is reaching for a revolver to kill one of her lovers who is battling on the ground with him and also uncovers the disguise of the woman erook sought by the G-Man. Her two lovers are Warren Hull, the reporter, and Gordon Oliver, the chief pilot, both of whom handle their parts capably. Carlyle Moore, Jr., as the copilot and Howard Phillips as the master mind, known as the “killer,” are well cast. Winifred Shaw as a flirt and Mary Treen as an old maid teacher give fine performances. The general effect of “Fugutive In the Sky” is one of mystery and marvelously sustained suspense. Much of this result is, of course, due to the clever photography of Fred Jackman and Ted McCord—who are an unbeatable combination of lensmen. The easting is canny, too—for the amazing company in the storm-swept hurtling plane is made up of peo WARREN HULL Warren Hull, featured with Jean Muir in “Fugitive In the Sky,” the Warner Bros. melodrama of mystery, murder and mad love in a plane flying blind in a storm-swept sky — now at the tAdies \) mn btal: Theatre. Mr. Hull plays the role of a nervy newspaper reporter in love with the courageous air-hostess. Mat No. 101—10c ple of such different appearance and ability that there can be no monotony. Then, probably above all, is the intelligent direction of Nick Grindle. Others in the cast are John Litel, Gordon Elliott, Gordon Hart, Nedda Harrigan, John Kelly, Joe Cunningham and Don Barclay. (Opening Day Story) Murder Thriller ‘Fugitive in Sky’ At Strand Today “Pugitive in the Sky,” Warner Bros. latest and most baffling murder mystery, opens at the... Sr ee atten tf Theatre today with Jean Muir and Warren Hull in the leading roles. The killing takes place by night on a speeding airplane above the clouds. Although a G-Man and three criminals are among the passengers—no one sees the commission of the crime. It is the air hostess who finds the victim. slumped in his seat with a dagger thrust through his heart. The G-Man is in charge of the situation until the master mind of a band of murderers — disguised as a woman—whips out a brace of pistols and holds up the crowd. After doping one of the pilots he orders the other to direct his ship toward a small town where he expects friends to hide him, but a terrific dust-storm forces the plane down. There follows a series of exciting episodes including a shooting and a handto-hand battle between the killer and a newspaper reporter, with the air hostess doing her bit nobly. Romance also rides the storm for the reporter and the pilot are both violently in love with the air hostess and carry on even under the guns of the killer. The effect of terror and mystery which marks “Fugitive In the Sky” is the result of a clever combination of people in the cast and the production staff. Ted McCord and Fred Jackman are an unbeatable combination in catching all the possibilities of the camera. George Bricker, who did the story, knows melodrama—and understands how to transfer it from earth to storm-swept sky. Nick Grande’s direction is definite and forceful and the casting director has used his imagination in choosing the people best fitted to portray a motley group. Besides Miss Muir and Mr. Hull, the cast includes Gordon Oliver, Carlyle Moore, Jr., Howard Phillips, Winifred Shaw, Mary Treen, John Litel, Gordon Hart, Gordon Elliott and Nedda Harrigan. Nick Grinde directed the picture from the story and sereen play by George Bricker. @ Country of origin U. S. A. Copyright 1936 Vitagraph, Ine. All rights reserved. Copyright is waived to magazines and newspapers.