The Flying Torpedo (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, The Flying Torpedo is a drama, war and science fiction film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Flying Torpedo stars John Emerson as Winthrop Clavering, Bessie Love as Hulda, Spottiswoode Aitken as Bartholomew Thompson and W.E. Lawrence as William Haverman (as William E. Lawrence), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Torpedo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Torpedo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Torpedo (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flying Torpedo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Flying Torpedo?
- The Flying Torpedo stars John Emerson, Bessie Love, Spottiswoode Aitken, W.E. Lawrence and Fred J. Butler.
- When was The Flying Torpedo released?
- The Flying Torpedo was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.