
Beyond the Line of Duty
War · Documentary
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.
Top Cast
Hewitt T. Wheless
Hewitt T. Wheless
Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces
Hewitt T. Wheless
Himself - Captain, U.S. Army Air Forces


Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Narrator (voice)
Ronald Reagan
Narrator (voice)


William Hopper
William Hopper
University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)
William Hopper
University of Texas Classmate (uncredited)


Bill Kennedy
Bill Kennedy
Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
Wheless' Air Force Buddy (uncredited)


Harry Lewis
Harry Lewis
Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)
Harry Lewis
Wheless' Neighbor (uncredited)


Knox Manning
Knox Manning
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Knox Manning
Radio Announcer (uncredited)


Glenn Strange
Glenn Strange
Cal (uncredited)
Glenn Strange
Cal (uncredited)
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