Mystery Plane (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1939, Mystery Plane is a crime and adventure film directed by George Waggner, running about 60 minutes. “AMERICA'S FAVORITE COMIC STRIP IS ON THE SCREEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American pilot with a top-secret invention is kidnapped by foreign agents.
Who’s in it. Mystery Plane stars John Trent as Tailspin Tommy Tompkins, Marjorie Reynolds as Betty Lou Barnes, Milburn Stone as Skeeter Milligan and Lucien Littlefield as Winslow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Mystery Plane sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery Plane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery Plane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery Plane (1939)?
- In US, Mystery Plane is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery Plane worth watching?
- Mystery Plane holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mystery Plane?
- Mystery Plane stars John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Lucien Littlefield and Tommy Bupp.
- When was Mystery Plane released?
- Mystery Plane was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.