The Flying Fool
“Thrills galore as brother fights brother in an amazing air duel!”
Synopsis
A man protective of his brother checks out the girl his brother is in love with, in order to see if she's the real thing or just trying to take advantage of him. Unfortunately, he winds up falling in love with her himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott J. Clawson, George Waggner
- Original Title
- The Flying Fool
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Elliott J. Clawson, George Waggner
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flying Fool about?
A man protective of his brother checks out the girl his brother is in love with, in order to see if she's the real thing or just trying to take advantage of him. Unfortunately, he winds up falling in love with her himself.
Who directed The Flying Fool?
The Flying Fool was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in The Flying Fool?
The principal cast of The Flying Fool includes William Boyd, Marie Prevost, Tom O'Brien, Russell Gleason, Kate Bruce.
When was The Flying Fool released and how long is it?
The Flying Fool was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.