Wings of Adventure (1930)
Dave Kent, a commercial aviator, and his mechanic, Skeets Smith, are forced to make an emergency landing in Mexico and find themselves in the hands of La Panthera, a notorious bandit who wishes to overthrow the government and become president of a new republic. Manuel, his chief henchman, obliges them to collect the booty in a robbery, but Kent manages to meet María Valdez, a prisoner--held for marriage to the insurgent leader--who implores his aid. Kent and Skeets are arrested for the robbery and sentenced to death.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Adventure
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: August 1, 1930
Cast
- Rex Lease - Dave Kent
- Armida - Maria Valdez
- Clyde Cook - Pete 'Skeets' Smith
- Fred Malatesta - Don Ricardo Diaz San Pablo La Pandella, 'La Panthera'
- Eddie Boland - Viva
- Charles K. French - Army Major
- Nick De Ruiz - Manuel, Bandito Leader
- Bruce Covington - Soldier
- Steve Clemente - Bandit
- Chris-Pin Martin - Lopez
Screenplay
- Harry L. Fraser (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Arthur Reeves
Editing: Clarence Kolster
Production: Tiffany Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mexico, revolution, aviator
More Films by Director: Richard Thorpe
More Films in Genre: Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wings of Adventure about?
- Dave Kent, a commercial aviator, and his mechanic, Skeets Smith, are forced to make an emergency landing in Mexico and find themselves in the hands of La Panthera, a notorious bandit who wishes to overthrow the government and become president of a new republic. Manuel, his chief henchman, obliges them to collect the booty in a robbery, but Kent manages to meet María Valdez, a prisoner--held for marriage to the insurgent leader--who implores his aid. Kent and Skeets are arrested for the robbery and sentenced to death.
- Who directed Wings of Adventure?
- Wings of Adventure was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in Wings of Adventure?
- Wings of Adventure stars Rex Lease, Armida, Clyde Cook, Fred Malatesta, Eddie Boland, Charles K. French.
- How long is Wings of Adventure?
- Wings of Adventure has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Wings of Adventure?
- Wings of Adventure is a Adventure film.
- Where was Wings of Adventure produced?
- Wings of Adventure was produced in United States of America.