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The Broken Wing (1923)

1923-12-19 · 1h 0m · EN
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An American pilot flying in Mexico crash-lands on a ranch, and is nursed back to health by the daughter of the ranch's owner. Unbeknownst to the pilot--who has lost his memory because of the crash--the girl has been praying for a husband, and believes that God has answered her prayers by sending him this handsome pilot. However, a local guerrilla leader has also had designs on the daughter, and comes up with a plan to get rid of his competition, make some money and win the girl in the bargain.

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Tom FormanDirector, Writer

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Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanPhilip MarvinMiriam CooperMiriam CooperInez VilleraWalter LongWalter LongCaptain Innocencio Dos SantosMiss DuPontMiss DuPontCeliaRichard TuckerRichard TuckerSylvester CrossEd BradyEd BradyBassilio (as Edwin J. Brady)Ferdinand MunierFerdinand MunierLuther FarleyEvelyn SelbieEvelyn SelbieQuichitaMarjorie ReynoldsMarjorie ReynoldsChild (uncredited)

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MexicoPilot

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityMexico · PilotDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference666635Actor preference280730 · 260436 · 310112

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What is The Broken Wing about?

An American pilot flying in Mexico crash-lands on a ranch, and is nursed back to health by the daughter of the ranch's owner. Unbeknownst to the pilot--who has lost his memory because of the crash--the girl has been praying for a husband, and believes that God has answered her prayers by sending him this handsome pilot. However, a local guerrilla leader has also had designs on the daughter, and comes up with a plan to get rid of his competition, make some money and win the girl in the bargain.

How long is The Broken Wing?

The Broken Wing has a runtime of 60 minutes.