High Flyers (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1937, High Flyers is a comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Two men running a carnival airplane ride are hired to fly to retrieve what they think are photos for a reporter. Actually, they are retrieving diamonds stolen from a noted gem dealer. As it turns out, their plane crashes on the very estate of the dealer. Thinking the duo are police officers, the dealer offers his home for their convalescence from the accident. Meanwhile, the diamonds have been snatched by a kleptomaniac dog and buried on the estate. When the smugglers track down the pair, they try to convince the dealer that they are officials from an institution from which the two have escaped. Before long, the carnival fellows, the crooks, the gem dealer and his family, along with a platoon of cops, are tearing up the grounds to find where the dog has buried the diamonds.
Who’s in it. High Flyers stars Robert Woolsey as Pierre Potkin, Bert Wheeler as Jerry Lane, Lupe Vélez as Juanita - the Maid and Marjorie Lord as Arlene Arlington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, High Flyers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Flyers page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Flyers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Flyers (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for High Flyers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is High Flyers worth watching?
- High Flyers holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in High Flyers?
- High Flyers stars Robert Woolsey, Bert Wheeler, Lupe Vélez, Marjorie Lord and Margaret Dumont.
- When was High Flyers released?
- High Flyers was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.