Air Fright
Air Fright

Movie spotlight

Air Fright

1933
Movie
19 min
English

The girls are stewardesses on an experimental flight.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert FloreyGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A radio announcer is murdered, and his wife becomes the prime suspect. Detective "Hardy" Hayes takes on the case, navigating a web of deceit and danger to uncover the killer. As Hayes delves deeper, he uncovers a complex plot involving blackmail and hidden motives within the victim's circle.

Critical Reception

A relatively obscure but well-crafted pre-Code thriller, 'Air Fright' is often praised for its atmospheric direction and suspenseful plot, though it is less widely known than other films of its era. Critics at the time noted its efficient pacing and engaging mystery, making it a solid entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and suspense.

  • Noted for its efficient pacing and engaging mystery.

  • A solid, though lesser-known, pre-Code thriller.

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Fun Fact

The film is notable for being an early work of director Robert Florey, who would go on to direct more prominent films like 'Murders in the Rue Morgue' (1932).

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