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America’s Flyers
(1927) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Grover Whalen [himself], Commander Richard E. Byrd [himself], George O. Noville [himself], Bert Acosta [himself]

De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated, production; distributed by De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated. / Released [?] July? 1927. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / The production was shot at Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, on 29 June 1927. / Full-sound film.

Documentary.

Synopsis: An introductory speech is given by Grover Whalen, the vice president of America Transoceanic Company, then the aviation crew introduce themselves before their Transatlantic flight to Paris, France. Their aircraft, the triple-engine Fokker monoplane “America,” is seen in the background.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film - Transportation: Airplanes

Listing updated: 13 May 2010.

References: Website-BFI.