The Last Flight
“IMPORTANT! "The Last Flight," excepting for the few opening scenes, IS NOT A WAR PICTURE!”
Synopsis
WWI pilots Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis, traumatized by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet the eccentric and wealthy Nikki, who is drawn to Cary. The five friends, tagged by boorish reporter Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
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The Last Flight 1931 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-11
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Cary Lockwood
David Manners
Shep Lambert
Johnny Mack Brown
Bill Talbot
Helen Chandler
Nikki
Elliott Nugent
Francis
Yola d'Avril
French Party Girl at Cafe
Walter Byron
Frink
Luis Alberni
Spectator at Bullfight
Herbert Bunston
Man on Train
Jay Eaton
Extra in Claridge Bar
George Irving
Military Doctor
Wallace MacDonald
Officer at Hospital
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- John Monk Saunders
- Original Title
- The Last Flight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
John Monk Saunders
Sidney Hickox
Alexander Hall
Department Leadership Roster
John Monk Saunders
Screenplay
William Dieterle
Director
Alexander Hall
Editor
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Last Flight
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What is The Last Flight about?
WWI pilots Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis, traumatized by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet the eccentric and wealthy Nikki, who is drawn to Cary. The five friends, tagged by boorish reporter Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
Who directed The Last Flight?
The Last Flight was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Last Flight?
The principal cast of The Last Flight includes Richard Barthelmess, David Manners, Johnny Mack Brown, Helen Chandler, Elliott Nugent.
When was The Last Flight released and how long is it?
The Last Flight was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is The Last Flight based on a book or true story?
The Last Flight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Monk Saunders".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Flight?
The Last Flight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).