
Central Airport
Seen it?1933 | 72 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of people who like stories about real, flawed people. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 12 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Aviator Jim Blaine and his brother Neil are rivals not only as daredevil flyers, but also for the love of parachutist Jill Collins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$747K worldwide on a $421K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by William A. Wellman
- Richard BarthelmessJames 'Jim' Blaine
- Sally EilersJill Collins
- Tom BrownNeil 'Bud' Blaine
- Grant MitchellMr. Blaine
- James MurrayEddie Hughes
- Claire McDowellMrs. Blaine
- Willard RobertsonHavana Airport Manager
- Arthur VintonAmarillo Airport Manager
- Louise BeaversHotel Maid (uncredited)
- Harry C. BradleyDoctor (uncredited)