"A Man's Courage and a Woman's Faith Put to the Supreme Test"
Aviator Jim Blaine and his brother Neil are rivals not only as daredevil flyers, but also for the love of parachutist Jill Collins.
Social & External
The people behind it
Richard Barthelmess
James 'Jim' Blaine
Sally Eilers
Jill Collins
Tom Brown
Neil 'Bud' Blaine
Grant Mitchell
Mr. Blaine
James Murray
Eddie Hughes
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Blaine
Willard Robertson
Havana Airport Manager
Arthur Vinton
Amarillo Airport Manager
Louise Beavers
Hotel Maid (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Doctor (uncredited)
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