The Sky Spider (1931)

The three Morgan brothers, Glenn, Jim and Buddy are all air mail pilots. The plane flown by Jim is shot down by Hugh Jeffries for the money it carries. Another flight is made by Buddy ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Thorpe

Writer:

Grace Norton (story)

Stars:

Glenn Tryon, Beryl Mercer, Blanche Mehaffey

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Glenn Tryon	...	Glenn Morgan
Beryl Mercer	...	Mother Morgan
Blanche Mehaffey	...	Barbara Hawton
Pat O'Malley	...	Jim Morgan
John Trent	...	Buddy Morgan
Philo McCullough	...	Sam Jeffries
Jay Hunt	...	The Old Prospector
Joseph W. Girard	...	Colonel Hawton (as Joe Girard)
George Chesebro	...	Marsh

Storyline

The three Morgan brothers, Glenn, Jim and Buddy are all air mail pilots. The plane flown by Jim is shot down by Hugh Jeffries for the money it carries. Another flight is made by Buddy followed by Jeffries intending to shoot him down also...

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Plot Keywords:

flight | pilot | money | mexican american border | friendly rival | 

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Taglines:

A mile-a-minute melodrama that gives you a view of a new gangster racket in the clouds! (original ad)

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Passed

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 1931 (USA)

Also Known As:

O koursaros tou aeros

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mayfair Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

69 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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