Flying Fifty-Five
Originally released in 1939. Flying Fifty-Five is a drama film. directed by Reginald Denham. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Derrick De Marney, Nancy Burne, and Marius Goring
Synopsis
Bill Urquhart, a young wastrel disinherited by his father, tries to get a job as a jockey – just about the only thing he’s really good at. His name and position work against him, however, so he adopts an alias and prevails upon the charity of a drunken friend Charles Barrington, through whom he meets Stella Barrington - who has not only inherited her father’s racing stables but also his debts. Still incognito, he takes on the job of stable lad for Stella but little does she realise that he could be the man to finally put an end to her money worries forever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Derrick De Marney
as Bill Urquhart
Nancy Burne
as Stella Barrington
Marius Goring
as Charles Barrington
Peter Gawthorne
as Jonas Urquhart
D.A. Clarke-Smith
as Jacques Gregory
Amy Veness
as Aunt Eliza
Ronald Shiner
as Scrubby Oaks
Billy Bray
as Cheeful
Francesca Bahrle
as Clare
John Miller
as Archie Fortescue
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Victor M. Greene Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Fifty-Five about?
Bill Urquhart, a young wastrel disinherited by his father, tries to get a job as a jockey – just about the only thing he’s really good at. His name and position work against him, however, so he...
Who directed Flying Fifty-Five?
Flying Fifty-Five was directed by Reginald Denham.
How long is Flying Fifty-Five?
Flying Fifty-Five has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Flying Fifty-Five released?
Flying Fifty-Five was released on May 1, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flying Fifty-Five?
The main cast of Flying Fifty-Five includes Derrick De Marney, Nancy Burne, Marius Goring, Peter Gawthorne, D.A. Clarke-Smith.