The Sky Skidder
“The greatest dare-devil aviator in the world in a Universal thrill picture, wherein the hero fights to save a secret formula for engine fuel from the hands of a villain who also tries to steal his girl.”
Synopsis
Inventor Al Simpkins develops a new airplane fuel, "Economo," which he claims gets a thousand miles to the pint.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Krusada
- Original Title
- The Sky Skidder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Mitchell
Carl Krusada
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Mitchell
Director
Carl Krusada
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sky Skidder.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sky Skidder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sky Skidder about?
Inventor Al Simpkins develops a new airplane fuel, "Economo," which he claims gets a thousand miles to the pint.
Who directed The Sky Skidder?
The Sky Skidder was directed by Bruce Mitchell.
Who stars in The Sky Skidder?
The principal cast of The Sky Skidder includes Al Wilson, Helen Foster, Wilbur McGaugh, Gilbert Holmes.
When was The Sky Skidder released and how long is it?
The Sky Skidder was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sky Skidder?
The Sky Skidder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).