Flight
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Starring: Jack Holt, Lila Lee, Ralph Graves
Director: Frank Capra
Writer: Frank Capra
Producer: Harry Cohn
Flight is a 1929 American pre-Code adventure and aviation film directed by Frank Capra. The film stars Jack Holt, Lila Lee and Ralph Graves, who also came up with the story, for which Capra wrote the dialogue. Dedicated to the United States Marine Corps, the production was greatly aided by their full cooperation.
Trivia
- At the time of production, Jack Holt's career with Columbia Pictures was as a leading man.
- Capra specifically asked for him to star as the laconic pilot and with the acquiescence of studio head Harry Cohn, his role in Flight was emblematic of the studio's reliance on the popular and profitable action film.
- Receiving full cooperation from the Marine Corps, including the use of facilities and personnel at Naval Base San Diego and NAS North Island, provided the authentic settings Capra required.
Previous Showings
3 Runs • 1 Festival
Original Billings: 1 run (January 29, 1930)
Original Run: January 29, 1930 (Wednesday - Friday)
All runs on record (3):
- January 29, 1930 (Wednesday - Friday)Jack Holt, Lila Lee
- May 30, 1997w/ Submarine
- January 23 - 24, 2025The Films of Frank Capraw/ Dirigible