The Sky Pilot
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The Sky Pilot is a 1921 silent
drama film
directed by King Vidor
and featuring Colleen Moore
.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by King Vidor
King Vidor
King Wallis Vidor was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter whose career spanned nearly seven decades...
and featuring Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore was an American film actress, and one of the most fashionable stars of the silent film era.-Early life:...
.
Plot
The Sky Pilot arrives in a rough and tumble northern town intent on bringing religion to the tough residents of a small cattle town. At first they reject him, but in time he wins the residents over with his prowess. A plot to steal cattle is uncovered and disrupted. Gwen, daughter of the Old Timer, is injured in a stampede, looses her ability to walk, but recovers thanks to the power of love.Cast
- John BowersJohn BowersJohn Bowers was an American stage and silent film actor who starred in ninety-four films including short subjects.-Biography:...
- The Sky Pilot - Colleen MooreColleen MooreColleen Moore was an American film actress, and one of the most fashionable stars of the silent film era.-Early life:...
- Gwen - David Butler - Bill Hendricks
- Harry ToddHarry ToddHarry Todd was an American actor. He appeared in 391 films between 1909 and 1935.He died in Glendale, California from a heart attack at the age of 71.-Selected filmography:...
- The Old Timer - James Corrigan - Honorable Ashley
- Donald MacDonaldDonald MacDonald (actor)Donald MacDonald was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in 87 films between 1911 and 1934...
- The Duke - Kathleen KirkhamKathleen KirkhamKathleen Kirkham was a silent film actress from Menominee, Michigan.Her mother, Mrs. L.B. Kirkham, resided at 1135 Windsor Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. She was a stage actress prior to marriage.-Film actress:...
- Lady Charlotte