The Flying Torpedo
Originally released in 1916. The Flying Torpedo is a war/drama film. directed by Christy Cabanne. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Emerson, Bessie Love, and Spottiswoode Aitken
Synopsis
In the future (1921), an alliance of several foreign countries plot to attack the US. American officials, coming to the realisation that the country is basically defenceless, offer $1,000,000 to anyone who can come up with a weapon to defeat the invaders. Winthrop Clavering, a writer and inventor, hears of the reward and tells his friend Bartholomew Thompson, a scientist and inventor who has been working on developing flying torpedo. However, enemy agents have also heard about Thompson's project, and set out to kill him and steal his plans. This film is now considered lost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
John Emerson
as Winthrop Clavering
Bessie Love
as Hulda
Spottiswoode Aitken
as Bartholomew Thompson
W.E. Lawrence
as William Haverman (as William E. Lawrence)
Fred J. Butler
as Chief of International Crooks
Raymond Wells
as Accomplice
Lucille Young
as Accomplice
Erich von Stroheim
as Accomplice
Viola Barry
as Adelaide E. Thompson
Ralph Lewis
as Head of the Board
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fine Arts Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flying Torpedo about?
In the future (1921), an alliance of several foreign countries plot to attack the US. American officials, coming to the realisation that the country is basically defenceless, offer $1,000,000 to an...
Who directed The Flying Torpedo?
The Flying Torpedo was directed by Christy Cabanne.
How long is The Flying Torpedo?
The Flying Torpedo has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Flying Torpedo released?
The Flying Torpedo was released on March 12, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flying Torpedo?
The main cast of The Flying Torpedo includes John Emerson, Bessie Love, Spottiswoode Aitken, W.E. Lawrence, Fred J. Butler.