
Gallant Journey
History · Drama · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford
John J. Montgomery
Glenn Ford
John J. Montgomery


Janet Blair
Janet Blair
Regina 'Ginny' Cleary
Janet Blair
Regina 'Ginny' Cleary


Charles Ruggles
Charles Ruggles
Jim Montgomery
Charles Ruggles
Jim Montgomery


Henry Travers
Henry Travers
Thomas Logan
Henry Travers
Thomas Logan


Jimmy Lloyd
Jimmy Lloyd
Dan Mahoney / Prof. LaSalle
Jimmy Lloyd
Dan Mahoney / Prof. LaSalle


Charles Kemper
Charles Kemper
Father "Dickie" Ball
Charles Kemper
Father "Dickie" Ball


Selena Royle
Selena Royle
Mrs. Zachary Montgomery
Selena Royle
Mrs. Zachary Montgomery


Arthur Shields
Arthur Shields
Father Kenton
Arthur Shields
Father Kenton


Willard Robertson
Willard Robertson
Zachary Montgomery
Willard Robertson
Zachary Montgomery
Robert De Haven
Robert De Haven
Jim Logan, as a boy (as Robert DeHaven)
Robert De Haven
Jim Logan, as a boy (as Robert DeHaven)
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