| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The John Wayne collection |
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John Wayne collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital mono, dual-layer. |
| Cast |
John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Paul C. Vogel ; music, Jeff Alexander ; editor, Gene Ruggiero. |
| Note |
Based on the life and writings of Commander Frank W. "Spig" Wead. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1957. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Commander Frank 'Spig' Wead was a pioneer aviator, renowned screenwriter, and a man of war. The skies beckoned Spig to action; a crippling injury ultimately left him powerless to act, propelling him to discover the power of his pen. He was talented, driven, flawed, and a friend of John Ford. |
| Note |
Includes theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
Soundtrack in English with optional subtitles in English, French or Spanish ; Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Wead, Frank W. (Frank Wilber), 1895-1947 -- Drama.
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Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
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Screenwriters -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Ford, John, 1894-1973.
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Schnee, Charles, 1916-1962.
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Fenton, Frank E., 1903-1971.
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Haines, William Wister, 1908-1989.
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Wayne, John, 1907-1979.
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Dailey, Dan, 1914-1978.
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O'Hara, Maureen, 1920-2015
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Wead, Frank W. (Frank Wilber), 1895-1947.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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| ISBN |
1419853848 |
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9781419853845 |
| Standard No. |
012569798632 |
| Music No. |
79863 Warner Bros. |
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