High Road to China

In a lavish 1920s European hotel, an unsuspecting man prepares to settle into his room. Suddenly, a gunshot rings out as Charlie intervenes, taking down the lurking assassin before he can strike.

Eve Tozer, a wealthy socialite, learns about her father's mysterious disappearance, and that her father's business partner, Bentik, is striving to have him declared legally dead. With her inheritance at risk, she resolves to uncover the truth and find her missing father.

Eve struggles to find a way to reach Asia, the last known location of her father. After much effort, she finally gets a lead on Patrick O'Malley, a local pilot with a reputation as a World War I flying ace.

Initially reluctant due to his drinking problems, Patrick O'Malley is impressed by Eve's daring piloting skills during a test flight. This unexpected talent convinces him to join her quest to find her father.

Eve and O'Malley prepare for their perilous mission to find her father. They make the necessary arrangements and arm their biplanes with machine guns, readying themselves for the dangers that lie ahead.

Ambushed by assassins sent by Bentik while strolling through a crowded street, Charlie sacrifices himself to ensure Eve's escape. This harrowing experience solidifies Eve's determination to uncover the truth.

After Charlie's sacrifice, Eve reunites with O'Malley, and they narrowly escape from Bentik's henchmen. Together, they take to the skies, continuing their journey towards finding her father.

Upon arriving at a British airbase in Iraq, O'Malley's struggles with alcohol are highlighted during a night at the officers' club. His past as a WWI pilot continues to haunt him as he interacts with his comrades.

Their journey leads them to a tribal camp in Afghanistan, where local leader Sulehman Khan captures Eve and Struts. Khan plans to use O'Malley's flying skills to wage war against the British.

Just when their situation seems dire, a brave Nepalese woman named Alessa offers to lead them to safety. She reveals that Eve's father might still be alive, reigniting their hope.

O'Malley showcases his cleverness as he manipulates the situation with Khan's nephew during a crucial flight. Evading their pursuers, they continue their search for Eve's father.

Eve faints upon hearing the news about her father's absence in Nepal. O'Malley tends to her, grappling with doubts and danger as they continue searching for answers.

In a gripping encounter, O'Malley engages in a fierce dogfight with the ruthless German ace, Von Hess. The battle tests his skills and determination as he fights to protect Eve's safety.

Eventually, O'Malley and Eve trace her father, Bradley Tozer, to Sinkiang. After much turmoil and warfare, they successfully reunite with him, finding him leading local villagers against General Wong.

Amidst the chaos of battle, Eve bravely joins the fight in an aircraft, assisting her father through combat. As the dust settles, the family reunites, and a romantic spark ignites between Eve and O'Malley.