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  • The Flying Torpedo (1916)
  • 50 min | Drama
The Flying Torpedo (1916)
50 min | Drama

In the future (1921), an alliance of several foreign countries plot to attack the US. American officials, coming to the realization that the country is basically defenseless, offer $1,000,000 to anyone who can come up with a weapon to ...See moreIn the future (1921), an alliance of several foreign countries plot to attack the US. American officials, coming to the realization that the country is basically defenseless, 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. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com See less
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Directors
John B. O'Brien | Christy Cabanne (battle scenes)
Producer
Cinematographer
George W. Hill (as George Hill)
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Updated Mar 12, 1916

Release date
Mar 12, 1916 (United States)

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10 cast members
Name Known for
John Emerson
Winthrop Clavering Winthrop Clavering   See fewer
Spottiswoode Aitken
Bartholomew Thompson Bartholomew Thompson   See fewer
W.E. Lawrence
William Haverman (as William E. Lawrence) William Haverman (as William E. Lawrence)   See fewer
Fred J. Butler
Chief of International Crooks Chief of International Crooks   See fewer
Raymond Wells
Accomplice Accomplice   See fewer
Lucille Young
Accomplice Accomplice   See fewer
Erich von Stroheim
Accomplice Accomplice   See fewer
Viola Barry
Adelaide E. Thompson Adelaide E. Thompson   See fewer
Ralph Lewis
Head of the Board Head of the Board   See fewer
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