The Night Flyer
"A Big Production You'll Rave Over"
Originally released in 1928. The Night Flyer is a thriller/action film. directed by Walter Lang. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Boyd, Jobyna Ralston, and Philo McCullough
Synopsis
Jimmy Bradley, a fireman on the old locomotive No. 99, loves Kate Murphy, daughter of the proprietress of the local lunch counter. His rival, Bat Mullins, is engineer of the new mail train scheduled to make a competition run. When Mullins overturns the new train, Bradley completes the run and earns the contract for his company by delivering the mail in record time on No. 99. A promotion to engineer helps him win Kate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1928
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- James Cruze Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night Flyer about?
Jimmy Bradley, a fireman on the old locomotive No. 99, loves Kate Murphy, daughter of the proprietress of the local lunch counter. His rival, Bat Mullins, is engineer of the new mail train schedule...
Who directed The Night Flyer?
The Night Flyer was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is The Night Flyer?
The Night Flyer has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Night Flyer released?
The Night Flyer was released on February 5, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night Flyer?
The main cast of The Night Flyer includes William Boyd, Jobyna Ralston, Philo McCullough, Anne Schaefer, DeWitt Jennings.