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Crack-Up
A thrill-packed melodrama of flying aces, foreign spies and modern romance opens at a christening of a giant airplane designed to pioneer trans-Atlantic travel service. Present are John R. Fleming (Ralph Morgan), builder of the plane; Ace Martin (Brian Donlevy), famous ace pilot who is to fly it; Joe Randall (Thomas Beck), the co-pilot; and Colonel Gimpy (Peter Lorre), half-mad cripple, “mascot” of the airport. Randall idolizes Martin, who is really the tool of a foreign spy ring. Martin tells Randall that Sidney Grant (Lester Matthews), the manufacturer for whom Randall’s sweetheart Ruth Franklin (Helen Wood) works for, has stolen the plans for a propeller which he invented. That night, Randall steals the plans from her office, without her knowledge, and gives them to Martin. The same evening, Fleming discovers his wife is having an affair with Grant. Later, Fleming, Martin and Randall hop off on a secret flight across the Atlantic.
How to Watch Crack-Up Legally and Safely
If you want to stream Crack-Up through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry Crack-Up films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.
If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.
Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.