The Aviator

Overview

Brooks, a publisher and his publicist decide to boost the sales of a wartime book of flying experiences. They credit the book to popular author Robert Street, who is completely ignorant about aviation. Robert gets into all sorts of trouble in attempting to carry on the ruse, saving his friend's business but also attracting the attention of aviation-mad Grace Douglas. At first, he is able to carry out simple publicity events, but when he accidentally starts up an aircraft, his incredible aerobatics end with a landing in a haystack. When a race is staged between him and French ace Major Jules Gaillard, it ends with Robert confessing he is no pilot, but still winning Grace's heart. Considered a lost film.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 14, 1929

Original language

English

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures

Cast

Lee Moran,Johnny Arthur,Edward Everett Horton,Edward Martindel,Kewpie Morgan,Patsy Ruth Miller

Director

Roy Del Ruth

Writer

Arthur Caesar,Robert Lord

Producer

Irving Asher

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0019664