Mystery Plane
1939, English. Directed by George Waggner.
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An American pilot with a top-secret invention is kidnapped by foreign agents.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George WaggnerDirector
- John TrentTailspin Tommy Tompkins
- Marjorie ReynoldsBetty Lou Barnes
- Milburn StoneSkeeter Milligan
- Lucien LittlefieldWinslow
- Tommy BuppYoung Tommy
- Jason Robards Sr.Paul Smith
- George Lynn'Brandy' Rand
- Polly Ann YoungAnita
- Betsy GayYoung Betty Lou
- William P. CarletonNavy Commander
- John S. PetersHenchman Carl
- Sayre DearingHenchman Fred
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Schofield, Hal Forrest, George Waggner
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Mystery Plane: quick answers
What should I watch before Mystery Plane?
Watch Tailspin Tommy (1934) and Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery (1935) first.
What comes after Mystery Plane?
Next in the series: Stunt Pilot (1939), Sky Patrol (1939), and Danger Flight (1939).
Is Mystery Plane worth watching?
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How long is Mystery Plane?
Mystery Plane runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Mystery Plane have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mystery Plane. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mystery Plane parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mystery Plane is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mystery Plane on?
Mystery Plane isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mystery Plane?
If you liked Mystery Plane, try The Brides of Fu Manchu, Batman, Extortion.
Who directed Mystery Plane?
Mystery Plane (1939) was directed by George Waggner and stars John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone.