Before becoming a noted author and screenwriter, Frank W. Wead was a distinguished pilot for the U.S. Navy during WWI and was a key force in strengthening the Navy's air corps with technical innovations. Read Full Biography
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The Wings of Eagles
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Ceiling Zero
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Dirigible
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The Beginning and the End
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Air Mail
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The Citadel
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Blaze of Noon
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The Hoodlum Saint
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They Were Expendable
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Destroyer
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Dive Bomber
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I Wanted Wings
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International Squadron
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Moon over Burma
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Sailor's Lady
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20,000 Men a Year
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Tail Spin
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A Yank at Oxford
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Test Pilot
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Sea Devils
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Submarine D-1
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China Clipper
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Murder in the Fleet
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Storm over the Andes
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Story | Test Pilot | Nominated |
| 1938 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | The Citadel | Nominated |
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