John Bowers is the eponymous gent (a sort of travelling preacher) who rather naively alights at a small saloon "The Stopping Place" in the Canadian Rockies, intent on bringing God to this community. He hooks up with local "Hendricks" (David Butler) who helps him arrange his first sermon - so he can get a bit of a rise from the visitor. That all ends up in quite a fun exposition of fisticuffs before the "Pilot" is…
The Sky Pilot (1921)
Four thousand maddened steers in terrific stampede charge straight for the helpless girl. the Sky Pilot leaps to veer them, And they thunder right down on him!
Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.
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John Bowers
The Sky Pilot
Colleen Moore
Gwen
Harry Todd
The Old Timer
James Corrigan
Honorable Ashley
Kathleen Kirkham
Lady Charlotte
Donald MacDonald
The Duke
David Butler
Bill Hendricks
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What is The Sky Pilot about?
Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and…
When was The Sky Pilot released?
The Sky Pilot was released in 1921.
What genres does The Sky Pilot belong to?
The Sky Pilot is categorised as Drama, Western.
Who stars in The Sky Pilot?
The cast of The Sky Pilot includes John Bowers, Colleen Moore, Harry Todd, James Corrigan, Kathleen Kirkham.