Gallant Journey
1946, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
One Of The World's Most Exciting Adventures!
Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Glenn FordJohn J. Montgomery
- Janet BlairRegina 'Ginny' Cleary
- Charles RugglesJim Montgomery
- Henry TraversThomas Logan
- Jimmy LloydDan Mahoney / Prof. LaSalle
- Charles KemperFather "Dickie" Ball
- Selena RoyleMrs. Zachary Montgomery
- Arthur ShieldsFather Kenton
- Willard RobertsonZachary Montgomery
- Robert De HavenJim Logan, as a boy (as Robert DeHaven)
- Wanda Perry(uncredited)
- Ernie AdamsHusband (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Byron Morgan, William A. Wellman
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Gallant Journey runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Gallant Journey is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Gallant Journey isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 1946. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Gallant Journey?
Gallant Journey (1946) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Glenn Ford, Janet Blair, Charles Ruggles.