The Wings of Eagles
Movie
1957
1 HOUR 50 MINS
Biography
A pioneering aviator overcomes personal tragedy to become a celebrated war hero and screenwriter.
Cast & Crew
John Wayne Frank W. "Spig" Wead
Maureen O'Hara Min Wead
Dan Dailey "Jughead" Carson
Ward Bond John Dodge
Ken Curtis John Dale Price
Edmund Lowe Adm. Moffett
Kenneth Tobey Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard
James Todd Jack Travis
Barry Kelley Capt. Jock Clark
Sig Ruman Manager
Henry O'Neill Capt. Spear
Willis Bouchey Barton
Dorothy Jordan Rose Brentmann
Louis Jean Heydt Dr. John Keye (uncredited)
Tige Andrews Arizona Pincus (uncredited)
Jack Pennick Joe McGuffey (uncredited)
Mimi Gibson Lila Wead (uncredited)
Evelyn Rudie Doris Wead (uncredited)
Charles Trowbridge Adm. Crown (uncredited)
Mae Marsh Nurse Crumley (uncredited)
John Ford Director
Charles Schnee Producer
Frank Fenton Screenwriter
William Wister Haines Screenwriter
Jeff Alexander Original Music
Paul Vogel Cinematography
Gene Ruggiero Film Editing
Malcolm Brown Art Director
William A. Horning Art Director
F. Keogh Gleason Set Decoration
Edwin B. Willis Set Decoration
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Monday, October 7
The story of pioneer Navy pilot turned Hollywood screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead (John Wayne).
Tuesday, October 8
The story of pioneer Navy pilot turned Hollywood screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead (John Wayne).
Sunday, October 13
The story of pioneer Navy pilot turned Hollywood screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead (John Wayne).
Monday, October 14
The story of pioneer Navy pilot turned Hollywood screenwriter Frank W. "Spig" Wead (John Wayne).
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