Wings of Adventure
Genres
Overview
Dave Kent, a commercial aviator, and his mechanic, Skeets Smith, are forced to make an emergency landing in Mexico and find themselves in the hands of La Panthera, a notorious bandit who wishes to overthrow the government and become president of a new republic. Manuel, his chief henchman, obliges them to collect the booty in a robbery, but Kent manages to meet María Valdez, a prisoner--held for marriage to the insurgent leader--who implores his aid. Kent and Skeets are arrested for the robbery and sentenced to death.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
53 min
Release Date
1930-08-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.3
Rex Lease
Dave Kent
Armida
Maria Valdez
Clyde Cook
Pete 'Skeets' Smith
Fred Malatesta
Don Ricardo Diaz San Pablo La Pandella, 'La Panthera'
Eddie Boland
Viva
Charles K. French
Army Major
Nick De Ruiz
Manuel, Bandito Leader
Bruce Covington
Soldier
Steve Clemente
Bandit
Chris-Pin Martin
Lopez
Nadja
Cabaret Dancer
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