Border Flight (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Border Flight is a drama film directed by Otho Lovering, running about 58 minutes. “HIGH FLYING COAST-GUARDSMEN..FIGHTING SKY RACKETEERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frances Farmer's second film is a typical B-programmer from the Paramount lot of 1936--up and coming stars (John Howard, Robert Cummings, Grant Withers, Farmer) in a concerning the Coast Guard and smugglers. The chief points of interest are the truly exceptional aerial sequences and Farmer's early performance.
Who’s in it. Border Flight stars John Howard as Lt. Dan Conlon, Frances Farmer as Anne Blane, Roscoe Karns as Calico Smith and Robert Cummings as Lt. Bob Dixon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Border Flight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border Flight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border Flight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border Flight (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Border Flight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Border Flight worth watching?
- Border Flight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border Flight?
- Border Flight stars John Howard, Frances Farmer, Roscoe Karns, Robert Cummings and Grant Withers.
- When was Border Flight released?
- Border Flight was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.