The Sky Rider
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan James
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan James
- Original Title
- The Sky Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan James
Alan James
Department Leadership Roster
Alan James
Director
Alan James
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sky Rider
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What is The Sky Rider about?
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.
Who directed The Sky Rider?
The Sky Rider was directed by Alan James.
Who stars in The Sky Rider?
The principal cast of The Sky Rider includes Champion the Dog, Gareth Hughes, Josephine Hill, J.P. Lockney, John Tansey.
When was The Sky Rider released and how long is it?
The Sky Rider was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 50m.