Eagle of the Night
Synopsis
1928 was the last year when silent films dominated the market, and this aviation-based action serial from Pathe was one of the studio's last. Some pieces are no longer extant (half of chapters 3&6, all of 7, 8, and 9, and the beginning of the 10th and final chapter), but the beginning and end are there as well as enough to follow the action adequately. The surviving Grapevine print is beautifully restored and tinted in spots, although you can tell the print is deteriorated in some of the surviving sections. Basically, an inventor (Josef Swickard, in a role not unlike the one he later played in THE LOST CITY) has created a silencer/muffler for planes to silence any engine sounds, and the bad guys are out to steal the invention and put it to evil use.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Fulton
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul A. Cruger
- Original Title
- Eagle of the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Fulton
Paul A. Cruger
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Fulton
Director
Paul A. Cruger
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eagle of the Night
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What is Eagle of the Night about?
1928 was the last year when silent films dominated the market, and this aviation-based action serial from Pathe was one of the studio's last. Some pieces are no longer extant (half of chapters 3&6, all of 7, 8, and 9, and the beginning of the 10th and final chapter), but the beginning and end are there as well as enough to follow the action adequately. The surviving Grapevine print is beautifully restored and tinted in spots, although you can tell the print is deteriorated in some of the surviving sections. Basically, an inventor (Josef Swickard, in a role not unlike the one he later played in THE LOST CITY) has created a silencer/muffler for planes to silence any engine sounds, and the bad guys are out to steal the invention and put it to evil use.
Who directed Eagle of the Night?
Eagle of the Night was directed by Jimmy Fulton.
Who stars in Eagle of the Night?
The principal cast of Eagle of the Night includes Frank Clarke, Shirley Palmer, Earl Metcalfe, Josef Swickard, Maurice Costello.
When was Eagle of the Night released and how long is it?
Eagle of the Night was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.