The Sky Pilot
“Four thousand maddened steers in terrific stampede charge straight for the helpless girl. the Sky Pilot leaps to veer them, And they thunder right down on him!”
Synopsis
Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Faith Green, Ralph Connor, John McDermott
- Original Title
- The Sky Pilot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Cathrine Curtis Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Faith Green, Ralph Connor, John McDermott
L. William O'Connell, Gus Peterson
Cathrine Curtis
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Cathrine Curtis
Producer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Gus Peterson
Director of Photography
John McDermott
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sky Pilot
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What is The Sky Pilot about?
Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.
Who directed The Sky Pilot?
The Sky Pilot was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Sky Pilot?
The principal cast of The Sky Pilot includes John Bowers, Colleen Moore, Harry Todd, James Corrigan, Kathleen Kirkham.
When was The Sky Pilot released and how long is it?
The Sky Pilot was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is The Sky Pilot based on a book or true story?
The Sky Pilot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ralph Connor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sky Pilot?
The Sky Pilot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).