A WWI fighter pilot returns to his former job as a railroad detective, and must recover a satchel filled with $25,000 of stolen payroll, locate a missing employee, and capture the gang of thieves responsible..

Should you invest nearly an hour of your life into a silent film from 1926? Short answer: yes, but only if you value historical subversion over modern spectacle. This is not a film for those seeking the high-octane thrills of contemporary aviation cinema. It is, however, an essential watch for anyone interested in the ...

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

Richard E. Norman

Ewald André Dupont
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"Should you invest nearly an hour of your life into a silent film from 1926? Short answer: yes, but only if you value historical subversion over modern spectacle. This is not a film for those seeking the high-octane thrills of contemporary aviation cinema. It is, however, an essential watch for anyone interested in the evolution of Black identity on screen. It is for the historian; it is not for the blockbuster addict.The Flying Ace occupies a unique space in the 'race film' industry of the early..."
George Colvin
Richard E. Norman
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