In this action film, a courageous test pilot works with experimental aircraft for the US Armed Forces. When an important airplane manufacturer dies, his daughter is left to run the company. The company seems to be producing dangerous prototypes, so the woman decides to close the company.
Practical Effects
Genuine 1930s aircraft footage—no CGI, just actual death-defying stunts.
Acting
Richard Dix delivers every line like he's shouting into a hurricane.
Director
Erle C. Kenton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during aviation's golden age, this capitalized on public obsession with Lindbergh-era hero pilots and the growing fear of industrial accidents.
Richard Dix was a massive 1930s star who'd win an Oscar the following year—this was him in his 'competent action lead' phase before decline into B-pictures.
US
