The Flying Scotsman(1929)
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The Flying Scotsman Synopsis
The Flying Scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the Flying Scotsman train from London to Edinburgh. Engine driver Bob is due to retire from his job after years of distinguished service. On his second to last day he reports Crow, a disgruntled fireman for drinking at work, leading to his dismissal. The sacked man decides to get his revenge, vowing to kill Bob on his final run. Meanwhile, Crow's young replacement has fallen in love with a beautiful girl, whose father, unbeknown to him, happens to be Bob (and who has also boarded the train in an attempt to stop the villain).
The Flying Scotsman (1929) is a drama and crime film directed by Castleton Knight, released on May 30, 1929 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Gordon Harker, Pauline Johnson, Moore Marriott and Ray Milland. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Castleton Knight
- Writers:
- Garnett Weston, Victor Kendall
- Production:
- British International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Flying Scotsman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gordon Harker
Pauline Johnson
as Joan White
Moore Marriott
as Bob White
Ray Milland
as Jim Edwards
- Alec Hurley
Alec Hurley
as Crow
Key crew
Directed by Castleton Knight, written by Garnett Weston and Victor Kendall.
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The Flying Scotsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Flying Scotsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flying Scotsman online?
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The Flying Scotsman (1929) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
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The main cast of The Flying Scotsman (1929) includes Gordon Harker, Pauline Johnson, Moore Marriott, Ray Milland and Alec Hurley. The film was directed by Castleton Knight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flying Scotsman released?
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The Flying Scotsman was released on May 30, 1929 and runs for 50m.
Is The Flying Scotsman worth watching?
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The Flying Scotsman (1929) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.