Drama ·Western · United States of America · 1921 · 1h 17m

The Sky Pilot

The Sky Pilot poster
Director
King Vidor
Cast
John Bowers as The Sky Pilot Colleen Moore as Gwen Harry Todd as The Old Timer James Corrigan as Honorable Ashley Kathleen Kirkham as Lady Charlotte Donald MacDonald as The Duke
Crew
L. William O'Connell — Director of Photography Gus Peterson — Director of Photography John McDermott — Writer Ralph Connor — Novel Cathrine Curtis — Producer
Tagline

Four thousand maddened steers in terrific stampede charge straight for the helpless girl. the Sky Pilot leaps to veer them, And they thunder right down on him!

Synopsis

Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.

Key Collaborators
King Vidor Director L. William O'Connell Director of Photography Gus Peterson Director of Photography John McDermott Writer Ralph Connor Novel Cathrine Curtis Producer
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