A real 1930s stunt pilot plays himself in a 59-minute B-movie fever dream of medicine runs and minimal plot.
Famous pioneer aviator Dick Merrill was front-page news in the 1930s, so it's understandable that he was summoned to Hollywood to star in his own film. In "Atlantic Flight" he's top-billed as a pilot who undertakes a dangerous mission to transport medicine to an ailing friend. Monogram.
Practical Effects
Actual 1930s aircraft footage, no CGI cowards here.
Acting
Merrill's wooden charisma is accidentally performance art.
Director
William Nigh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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