Un drame de l'air

19131913
18m

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5.7/10

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An aging engineer pursues a scheme to build a flying machine at the expense of his family's health. When his daughter falls ill, he enters a flying competition to win money for her treatment... Read allAn aging engineer pursues a scheme to build a flying machine at the expense of his family's health. When his daughter falls ill, he enters a flying competition to win money for her treatment, even though his design is dangerously untested.An aging engineer pursues a scheme to build a flying machine at the expense of his family's health. When his daughter falls ill, he enters a flying competition to win money for her treatment, even though his design is dangerously untested.

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

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POPULARITY

1,142,193

495,336

Director
- René Le Somptier
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This film was included in the DVD Gaumont Treasures Volume 2, released by Kino International.

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3/10

A heavy-handed morality tale.

In the early 20th century, quite a few American filmmakers made films about the evils of liquor. In these very heavy-handed pictures, a good man takes a drink--only to end up in the gutter--ruined by 'demon rum'! Well, although this film is French and not about alcohol, it is very similar. It has a very simplistic message and comes off as very preachy...very.

The film begins with a crazed inventor. Instead of worrying about his business, he keeps thinking about his newest invention--to the detriment of his family. The mother, daughter and son are forced to work overtime to make ends meet--all thanks to dad! Eventually, the daughter is on the brink of death (!!!) and the son comes to the rescue.

Everything about the film comes off as preachy--very preachy. While the film is modestly entertaining, its heavy-handed message simply make this one seem silly and a bit ridiculous.

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