The Conquest of the Air

The Conquest of the Air (1931)

Not Rated 20 May 1940 • Drama, History • 1h 11m

This drama follows man's attempts to fly from ancient times through the first balloons, the Wright Brothers, and other pioneers, using dramatic re-enactment and working models of early flying machines. Beginning with World War I, archival footage is used. Much on mid-1930s commercial aircraft and experimental planes including early helicopters. In conclusion, some sword-rattling appropriate to the opening months of World War II.

Alexander Esway, Zoltan Korda, William Cameron Menzies
Director
Peter Bezencenet, Hugh Gray, John Monk Saunders
Writer
Frederick Culley, Laurence Olivier, Franklin Dyall
Starring

Language: English
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Country: United Kingdom
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6.3

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