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The Aviator
1929
Directed by
Roy Del Ruth
75 min
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.
Ratings
3.5
Crew
Details
Release Date
1929-12-14
Runtime
75 min
Original Language
English
Languages
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Comedy
Romance