The Last Flight (1931) Starring: Richard Barthelmess,
David Manners, John Mack Brown, Helen Chandler. Directed by William Dieterle.
Screenplay by John Monk Saunders. Based on the novel Single Lady by John Monk
Saunders (New York, l931). No Producer Credited. Run time: 80 minutes. USA
Black and White Drama, Pre-Code.
After the First World War, many American soldiers chose to
stay in Europe rather than return to the States. They needed to forget the
horrors they encountered during the war and with a generous exchange rate for
the U.S. dollar, they could afford a more hedonistic lifestyle. Besides, Prohibition
had taken a stranglehold back in the States and drinking seemed in order for
these Vets.
