The Aviator

A breezy, good-natured farce of mistaken bravado and gentle romance, with slapstick aviation antics that keep it light and easy.

Directed by

Roy Del Ruth

Genres

Comedy, Romance

Starring

Edward Everett Horton, Patsy Ruth Miller, Johnny Arthur

Overview

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.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, romantic and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Deception, love, identity, media

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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