The Sky Rider
The disinherited nephew of an aviation magnate plots to get a share of his uncle’s millions. He causes the near-death of his cousin when a bomb placed in his plane explodes in mid-air. He then hires thugs to abduct the uncle in order to force him to give over part of his fortune, but is foiled by the arrival of a cousin and police.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1928 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Adventure |
| Director | Alan James |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its tension from the contrast between the romance of the sky and the baseness of earthly greed, using aviation as a potent symbol of both freedom and peril.
What lingers after the final reel is the classic satisfaction of virtue prevailing over villainy, delivered with silent-era gusto. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alan James
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Best enjoyed as a weekend matinee, embracing its vintage adventure spirit.
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