Claim: The Sky Pilot (a 1921 American silent drama film) was released by First National, whose refusal to finance further film projects by Vidor signaled the demise of King Vidor Productions.
Evidence: The Sky Pilot is a 1921 American silent drama film based on the novel of the same name by Ralph Connor. First National released the picture but declined to finance any further film projects by Vidor. These financial setbacks signaled the demise of King Vidor Productions.