Daring Deeds

Daring Deeds

NR 1927 · 59 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

William Gordon, Jr. is the rebellious heir to a million dollar airplane business. He leaves home in search of adventure, and falls in love with Helen, the daughter of an eccentric, destitute inventor. William enters an air race using a souped-up plane.

Directed by Duke Worne · Written by George W. Pyper

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