The Conquest of the Air
The Conquest of the Air
Release: 1931-12-01·Runtime: 71m·★ 4.2
HistoryDocumentary
This early docudrama uses dramatic reenactment, working models of early flying machines, and archival footage to trace man's attempts to fly from ancient times through the 1930s.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
London Films Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Turnbullas Von Zeppelin
Kenneth Koveas Gentleman at Reception (uncredited)
Roy Roystonas Hubert Latham (uncredited)
Ben Websteras Leonardo da Vinci (uncredited)
Charles Frendas Narrator (voice)
Memo Benassias Francesco Lama di Brescia (uncredited)
Andrea Checchias Zoroastro (uncredited)
Cameron Hallas Dr. John Jeffries (uncredited)
David Horneas Nero (uncredited)
Percy Marmontas Wilbur Wright (uncredited)
Hilary Pritchardas Cayley's Coachman (uncredited)
Frederick Culleyas Roger Bacon
Franklin Dyallas Jerome de Ascoli
Hay Petrieas Tiberius Cavallo
Michael Rennieas Marquis d'Arlandes (uncredited)
Margaretta Scottas Isobella d'Este (uncredited)
Laurence Olivieras Vincent Lunardi
Henry Victoras Otto Lilienthal
Edward Ashleyas (uncredited)
Amelia Earhartas Amelia Earhart (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carlo Ninchias Gabriele Adanti di Perugia (uncredited)
Peter Maddenas American Airliner Pilot (uncredited)
Alan Wheatleyas Giovanni Alfonso Borelli
John Abbottas Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
Derrick De Marneyas (uncredited)
Charles A. Lindberghas Charles Lindbergh (archive footage) (uncredited)
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