The Skywayman
| The Skywayman | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James P. Hogan |
| Screenplay by | Jules Furthman |
| Story by | Jules Furthman |
| Produced by | Sol M. Wurtzel |
| Starring | Ormer Locklear Louise Lovely |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date |
|
Running time | 50 minutes (approximately) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Skywayman is a 1920 American silent action drama film directed by James P. Hogan and produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. The film starred noted aerial stunt pilot Ormer Locklear and Louise Lovely. After having appeared in The Great Air Robbery (1919), a film that showcased his aerial talents, Locklear, considered the foremost "aviation stunt man in the world", was reluctant to return to the air show circuit. During the production, Locklear and his co-pilot Milton "Skeets" Elliot died after crashing during a night scene. The Skywayman was subsequently released shortly after, capitalizing on their deaths.
No footage of The Skywayman is known to exist, and the film is now considered lost.