Flying Fool
1926-11-21 · 39 min · ★ 8.0
Donald is running so late for his own wedding that his bride-to-be, Wanda (Wanda Hawley), loses patience and returns home. Seizing the opportunity, the devious best man, Jack Bryan (Gaston Glass), attempts to charm the frustrated bride into marrying him instead. Jack isn't just a romantic rival; he steals a diamond necklace from Wanda’s family and whisks her away on his yacht, heading for the open sea. Donald takes to the sky in a desperate attempt to rescue her culminating in a series of spectacular action sequences on land, sea, and air.
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- Frank S. Mattison
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- Sunset Productions
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- United States of America
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Gaston GlassJack Bryan
Wanda HawleyThe Bride
Milburn MoranteThe Groom
Dick SutherlandThe HeavyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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