DRAMA . 1921 . 1h 17m . 5.1/10

The Sky Pilot_

"Four thousand maddened steers in terrific stampede charge straight for the helpless girl. the Sky Pilot leaps to veer them, And they thunder right down on him!"

Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.

Starring John Bowers, Colleen Moore, Harry Todd
5.1/10
Rating
1h 17m
Runtime
1921
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Sky Pilot poster
Four thousand maddened steers in terrific stampede charge straight for the helpless girl. the Sky Pilot leaps to veer them, And they thunder right down on him!

Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.

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Cast
John Bowers stars as The Sky Pilot in The Sky Pilot.
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Year context
The Sky Pilot was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Time...
The Sky Pilot is a Drama, Western film with a runtime of 1h 17m.

CAST (7)

John Bowers
John Bowers
The Sky Pilot
Colleen Moore
Colleen Moore
Gwen
Harry Todd
Harry Todd
The Old Timer
JC
James Corrigan
Honorable Ashley
Kathleen Kirkham
Kathleen Kirkham
Lady Charlotte
Donald MacDonald
Donald MacDonald
The Duke
David Butler
David Butler
Bill Hendricks

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Sky Pilot about?
Arthur Moore, a missionary preacher, attempts to fit into the cowboy community so he can set up a church in the local saloon. Gwen, daughter of the "Old Timer," is injured in a stampede and loses her ability to walk. Though rejected by the townsfolk, the preacher's wisdom and love are needed if the young girl is to be healed. Shot in 'Vidor Village', Vidor's ill-fated studio property in California's High Sierra.
How long is The Sky Pilot?
The Sky Pilot has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Who stars in The Sky Pilot?
The cast of The Sky Pilot includes John Bowers, Colleen Moore, Harry Todd, James Corrigan, Kathleen Kirkham.
What is the rating of The Sky Pilot?
The Sky Pilot has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Western
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