The Flying Ace

This is generally a fine movie from Norman Studios. It makes one wonder about the potential quality of the studio's lost race films.

Unfortunately, some reviewers attempt to rate this film alongside contemporary Hollywood productions. That comparison is simply unfair. Hollywood had tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars. Filmmakers supplying product for Black theater audiences had about $1.95.

"The Flying Ace" is a good production given its meager budget. The actors are more than capable and the story is no worse than many Tom Mix westerns. The movie's production values are threadbare to be sure, but doggone it, the film does have real airplanes (okay, on the ground).

This is a excellent example of an enjoyable silent race film (note: Norman Studio's front office and film crews were white).

The film's restoration is gorgeous. Please, check it out.