Clipped Wings
1953, English. Directed by Edward Bernds.
They're Plane Crazy!
Slip and correspondence school pilot Sach, go to an air base to help a pal out...but find themselves in when they mistakenly sign enlistment forms. Can the Air Force turn these dodos into eagles? The guys may be airborne airheads, But just watch them find a way to ground a spy network that's infiltrated the base.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edward BerndsDirector
- Leo GorceySlip Mahoney
- Huntz HallHorace Debussey "Sach" Jones
- Bernard GorceyLouie Dumbrowsky
- June VincentDoreen Thompson
- Mary TreenMildred
- Lyle TalbotCaptain Blair
- David GorceyChuck
- Benny BartlettButch
- Fay RoopeCol. Davenport
- Todd KarnsLt. Dave Moreno
- Renie RianoWAF Sgt. Anderson
- Philip Van ZandtJoe Eckler
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles R. Marion, Elwood Ullman
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Clipped Wings: quick answers
What should I watch before Clipped Wings?
Watch Feudin' Fools (1952), No Holds Barred (1952), Jalopy (1953), and Loose in London (1953) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Clipped Wings?
Next in the series: Private Eyes (1953), Paris Playboys (1954), and The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters (1954).
Is Clipped Wings worth watching?
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How long is Clipped Wings?
Clipped Wings runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Clipped Wings have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Clipped Wings. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Clipped Wings parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Clipped Wings is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Clipped Wings on?
Clipped Wings isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 August 1953. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Clipped Wings?
If you liked Clipped Wings, try Johnny English Strikes Again, Top Secret!, Caveman.
Who directed Clipped Wings?
Clipped Wings (1953) was directed by Edward Bernds and stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bernard Gorcey.