: Orvil Newton, a rugged American cowboy pilot.
: Pierre Dubois, a womanizing French pilot.
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or ... - IMDb subtitle Those.Magnificent.Men.in.Their.Flying....
: A "test pilot" appearing in comedic prologue and epilogue sequences that trace the history of flight. Notable Highlights
: Sir Percy Ware-Armitage, an unscrupulous cheater who sabotages his rivals. : Orvil Newton, a rugged American cowboy pilot
The story follows a fictional international air race from London to Paris. To prove British superiority in the air, newspaper magnate (Robert Morley) sponsors a £10,000 race across the English Channel. The competition attracts a colorful cast of aviators from around the world, leading to a series of comedic misadventures, romantic rivalries, and sabotage attempts. Cast and Key Characters The film features an extensive international ensemble cast:
: Colonel Manfred von Holstein, an overly militaristic German who flies strictly by the manual. - IMDb : A "test pilot" appearing in
: Richard Mays, a proper British officer and Newton's romantic rival.