The Aviator (1929)
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.
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: December 14, 1929
Cast
- Edward Everett Horton - Robert Street
- Patsy Ruth Miller - Grace Douglas
- Johnny Arthur - Hobart
- Lee Moran - Brown
- Edward Martindel - Gordon
- Kewpie Morgan - Sam Robinson
Screenplay
- Robert Lord (Scenario Writer)
- Arthur Caesar (Scenario Writer)
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Roy Del Ruth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Aviator about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Aviator?
- The Aviator was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
- Who stars in The Aviator?
- The Aviator stars Edward Everett Horton, Patsy Ruth Miller, Johnny Arthur, Lee Moran, Edward Martindel, Kewpie Morgan.
- How long is The Aviator?
- The Aviator has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Aviator?
- The Aviator is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Aviator produced?
- The Aviator was produced in United States of America.