Gallant Journey 78 years old

One Of The World's Most Exciting Adventures!

Gallant Journey

Director William A. Wellman adds another to his long line of salutes-to-aviation films in this bio of an aviation pioneer, John Montgomery (Glenn Ford.) In 1883 he built a practical glider despite the opposition of his friends, who thought he was crazy, and of his family, who were afraid that his dreams of flying would hurt his father's political ambitions. He pursues his education at Santa Clara University where the Jesuits lend a helping and understanding hand. An earthquake destroys what appears to be a working model for an airplane, but a gold-sorting machine Montgomery invented, and then neglected, promises to provide for his financial needs to keep working on his aircraft until he gets involved in costly lawsuits defending his invention.

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Gallant Journey Cast

Name Character
Glenn Ford He was 30, 90 years old when he died as John J. Montgomery
Arthur Shields He was 50, 74 years old when he died as Father Kenton
Janet Blair She was 25, 85 years old when she died as Regina 'Ginny' Cleary
Henry Travers He was 72, 91 years old when he died as Thomas Logan
Willard Robertson He was 60, 62 years old when he died as Zachary Montgomery
Selena Royle She was 41, 78 years old when she died as Mrs. Zachary Montgomery
Charles Kemper He was 46, 49 years old when he died as Father "Dickie" Ball
Jimmy Lloyd He was 7, 73 years old when he died as Dan Mahoney / Prof. LaSalle
Robert De Haven as Jim Logan, as a boy (as Robert DeHaven)
Charles Ruggles He was 57, 81 years old when he died as Jim Montgomery

Gallant Journey Crew

Name Department
Byron Morgan as Writer. He was 56 (73) years old when He died Writing
William A. Wellman as Director. He was 50 (79) years old when He died Directing
William A. Wellman as Writer. He was 50 (79) years old when He died Writing
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Gallant Journey (78 years)

One Of The World's Most Exciting Adventures!

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 24, 1946
  • Runtime: 85 minutes