The Balloon Goes Up

Name: The Balloon Goes Up
Genre: War, Music, Comedy
Released: 1942-12-01
Duration: 58 min
Cast: Ethel Revnell, Gracie West, Ronald Shiner, Donald Peers, Gordon McLeod

1942, English. Directed by Redd Davis.

Balloon unit WAAFs catch German spies.

War Music Comedy

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Runtime: 0h 58m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
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Released: 1 December 1942
Country: United Kingdom
Written by: Val Valentine

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The Balloon Goes Up runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).

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The Balloon Goes Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

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Who directed The Balloon Goes Up?

The Balloon Goes Up (1942) was directed by Redd Davis and stars Ethel Revnell, Gracie West, Ronald Shiner.