The Stolen Airliner facts for kids

The Stolen Airliner is an exciting adventure film from 1955. It was made in Britain by the Children's Film Foundation, a group known for creating movies just for young people! The film was directed by Don Sharp and features young actors like Fella Edmonds, Diana Day, and Michael Maguire. It's based on a book called Thursday Adventure by John Pudney, which was a popular adventure story for boys.

This movie was the very first film that Don Sharp directed. He used to be an actor, but he decided to try directing instead. People said that even in his first film, he showed he was great at keeping the story moving quickly!

What's the Story About?

Imagine a group of people who want to cause trouble and change things by force. In this movie, these people are called "revolutionaries." They try to take over a plane! But there's a catch: three young air cadets are guarding the plane.

These brave cadets find themselves in a tricky situation. They manage to overpower the troublemakers while the plane is still in the air! Eventually, the Royal Air Force (the UK's air force) comes to help and makes sure everyone is safe. It's a thrilling adventure high above the ground!

Who Are the Characters?

The film features a small but important cast of characters:

• Fella Edmonds plays Fred
• Diana Day plays Anne
• Michael Maguire plays John
• Peter Dyneley plays Uncle George
• Nicola Braithwaite plays Kitty
• Ballard Berkeley plays Mr. Head
• Iris Russell plays Mrs. Head
• David King-Wood plays the Controller