
Frances Farmer's second film is a typical B-programmer from the Paramount lot of 1936--up and coming stars (John Howard, Robert Cummings, Grant Withers, Farmer) in a concerning the Coast Guard and smugglers. The chief points of interest are the truly exceptional aerial sequences and Farmer's early performance.
Directed by Otho Lovering, Border Flight leans on a strong ensemble — Grant Withers, John Howard, Frances Farmer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1936.
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A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.
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