Reception
Hell Divers was received well both critically and with audiences. Reviews focused on the exciting aerial sequences. Mordaunt Hall, The New York Times reviewer effused over the "magnificently photographed production, one that includes naval air stunts and impressive 'landing' feats," while dismissing the plot as "inconsequential." More recent reviews note the "boisterous" interplay between notorious scene-stealer Beery and Gable, while, for aircraft enthusiasts, the film is considered an aviation classic.
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