# The Flying Ace Turns 100

> A forgotten Black disabled actor's role in 1926 film celebrates 100 years of disability representation.
- Title: The Flying Ace Turns 100 · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: A forgotten Black disabled actor's role in 1926 film celebrates 100 years of disability representation. The Flying Ace (1926) features a Black disabled…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/general/the-flying-ace-turns-100-black-disabled-actor-1235221479
- Author: Kristen Lopez
- Published: 2026-10-14T15:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the flying ace, black disabled actor, 1926 film, disability representation, cinema history, film history, entertainment, culture
## 1926 Film
The Flying Ace turns 100 this fall, featuring a Black disabled actor.

> I remember [wondering during] my first viewing was how is this dude riding a bike using the crutch as one of the pedals, pushing it up and down?
## Historical Significance
Disabled actors have been in cinema since its foundation, challenging the myth of their absence.
## Modern Context
Joseph Amodio notes the film's innovative portrayal of disability in 1926 cinema.

> I remember [wondering during] my first viewing was how is this dude riding a bike using the crutch as one of the pedals, pushing it up and down?
## Key takeaway

The Flying Ace (1926) features a Black disabled actor, highlighting 100 years of disability representation in cinema.