The Air Legion
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- James Ashmore Creelman (story)
- Fred Myton (writer)
- Randolph Bartlett (intertitles)
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| Cinematography | Paul P. Perry |
| Edited by | Archie Marshek |
Production company | FBO Pictures |
| Distributed by | Film Booking Offices of America |
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Running time | 70 minutes; 7 reels |
| Country | USA |
| Language | Silent |
The Air Legion is a 1929 American aviation silent film about airmail produced and distributed by Film Booking Offices of America (FBO) and was released just as FBO was being turned into RKO Pictures. In Canada, the film was distributed by the Alliance Communications Corporation. Aviation historian Michael Paris considered the film as "virtually the last silent film" on the topic of airmail flying.[1][N 1]
Bert Glennon, a director and cinematographer, directed the film. The Air Legion stars Antonio Moreno, Ben Lyon and Martha Sleeper.[3][4]
Airmail pilot Steve Rogers mentors young Dave Grayson, the son of Steve's late commander in the United States Army Air Corps. On his first flight, Dave flies into a raging storm and crashes.
Thinking of himself a coward after the rough flight, Dave seeks to redeem himself. Steve covers for him and campaigns for Dave getting another chance but he again fails. In a vain attempt to avoid flying supplies to the victims of a tornado, Dave attempts to shoot himself in the leg.
With Steve's help, Dave regains his courage, later saving Steve's life. Dave wins the love of Steve's girl, Sally, and Steve gives them his blessing.
Cast
- Antonio Moreno as Steve Rogers
- Ben Lyon as Dave Grayson
- Martha Sleeper as Sally
- John Gough as McGonigle
- Colin Chase as Field Manager