John Trent stars as Tailspin Tommy in the third of three Monogram movies that year. based on the popular comic strip. In this one, he succors young Tommy Baker, to get him interested in model airplanes. When Whitey helps rescue Tommy from a plane crash, he attracts national attention, but some crooks are after a payroll Trent was carrying that was lost when the plane went down, and get him tangled up in it. It's clearly intended for Saturday matinees, but has some good model effects by Fred Jackman Jr.
The comic strip version of Tailspin Tommy started in 1928 in the wake of Lindbergh's transatlantic flight. It was the first aviation strip and by 1931 was appearing in 250 newspapers. Competition from similar strips and waning interest ended its run in 1942. Tommy also appeared in a pair of serials released in 1934 and 1935.
The comic strip version of Tailspin Tommy started in 1928 in the wake of Lindbergh's transatlantic flight. It was the first aviation strip and by 1931 was appearing in 250 newspapers. Competition from similar strips and waning interest ended its run in 1942. Tommy also appeared in a pair of serials released in 1934 and 1935.