Jed Campbell, a "skypilot," and Nanette, a dance hall girl, meet when each goes to rescue Rex, "King of the Wild Horses," from a trap..


Wait, what is a skypilot? If you're like me, you probably haven't heard the term 'skypilot' in about forever. It's what they used to call preachers back in the day, and that’s who our hero Jed is. Jack Perrin plays him with this very stiff, very serious face that makes you think he’s constantly smelling something slig...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Henry MacRae

Edgar Jones
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"Wait, what is a skypilot? If you're like me, you probably haven't heard the term 'skypilot' in about forever. It's what they used to call preachers back in the day, and that’s who our hero Jed is. Jack Perrin plays him with this very stiff, very serious face that makes you think he’s constantly smelling something slightly off. It’s a 1929 silent film, so you expect some over-acting, but Perrin is actually pretty quiet with it. Is this worth watching today? Only if you have a soft spot for old-..."

Rex
Basil Dickey, George Morgan, Gardner Bradford
United States

