The Flying Torpedo (1916) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Flying Torpedo (1916) — In the future (1921), an alliance of several foreign countries plot to attack the US.
The Flying Torpedo (1916) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
Why Watch The Flying Torpedo?
The Vibe: The Flying Torpedo is a captivating and well-crafted war movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1916. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with war-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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