Beyond the Line of Duty

1942 | 22 minutes | 4.7 ★ (7)

Beyond the Line of Duty
  • Overview

    This short film in support of the war effort focuses on the training and missions of Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. Wheless just after the U.S. entry into World War II.

  • Release Date

    07 November 1942

  • DirectingLewis Seiler
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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