A poor cowboy wins a girl's hand when he participates in a flight from the USA to Hawaii..
The Verdict: A Curiosity for the Aviation-Obsessed If you are looking for a hidden masterpiece of the silent era, The Big Hop isn't it. However, if you are interested in the exact moment Hollywood tried to pivot its biggest Western stars into the 'modern' world of 1928, this film is a fascinating specimen. It is worth ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
James W. Horne
James W. Horne
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"The Verdict: A Curiosity for the Aviation-Obsessed If you are looking for a hidden masterpiece of the silent era, The Big Hop isn't it. However, if you are interested in the exact moment Hollywood tried to pivot its biggest Western stars into the 'modern' world of 1928, this film is a fascinating specimen. It is worth watching today only if you have an academic interest in aviation history or if you want to see Buck Jones look genuinely uncomfortable in a flight suit. It will likely bore casual ..."
Charles Clary
J.B. Mack, Donn McElwaine
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