''The Navy Aviator'' is a 1914

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silent short

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...

written by

Lorimer Johnston Lorimer Johnston (November 2, 1858 in Maysville, Kentucky – February 20, 1941 in Hollywood, California) was an American silent film actor and director. He was involved in the production of over 60 films in acting and directing and he also wrot ...

and directed by

Sydney Ayres Daniel Sydney Ayres(August 28, 1879 – September 9, 1916) was an American silent film actor, director and screenwriter. Ayres was also a theater actor. Biography Born in New York City, Ayres was known for his handsome, suave looks. He often s ...

. The film stars Ayres, Caroline Cooke, Jack Richardson,

Vivian Rich Vivian Rich (May 26, 1893 – November 17, 1957) was an American silent film actress. Career Rich was born in Philadelphia and spent her early years there. Later the family moved to Boston and she completed her education at the Boston Latin Hi ...

, and

Harry von Meter Harry von Meter (March 20, 1871 – June 2, 1956; sometimes credited as Harry van Meter) was an American actor of stage and silent film. He starred in about 200 films in the period from 1912 through 1929. He retired from acting just as sound fi ...

. The film, set in Mexico, is described by'' The Bioscope'' as a "good war and adventure story".

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* 1914 films 1914 drama films Silent American drama short films American aviation films American black-and-white films 1914 short films Films directed by Sydney Ayres 1910s American films 1910s English-language films English-language drama short films {{1910s-short-drama-film-stub