THE FLYING SCOTSMAN (1929) Moore Marriott, Pauline Johnson & Ray Milland | Crime | B&W| Classic Film

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The Flying Scotsman is a 1929 British black and white part-talkie film set on the Flying Scotsman train from London to Edinburgh, also featuring the famous locomotive LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman. In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. Directed by Castleton Knight, the thriller is chiefly remembered for being the first acting role of Ray Milland, as well as for its daring stunts performed aboard the moving train.

Synopsis

Engine driver Bob is due to retire from his job after years of distinguished service. On Bob's last day working aboard the famous Flying Scotsman, a disgruntled fireman, dismissed after being reported for drinking at work, decides to get his revenge on Bob (who reported him to the company) by causing an accident. Meanwhile, the fireman's amorous 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).

Cast & Crew

Moore Marriott – Old Bob White
Pauline Johnson – Joan White, his daughter
Ray Milland (as Raymond Milland) – Jim Edwards
Alec Hurley – Crow (the villain)

Director: Castleton Knight
Writers: Victor Kendall, Garnett Weston
Advisor: Freeman Crofts
Starring: Moore Marriott, Pauline Johnson, Ray Milland, Alec Hurley
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Music: Idris Lewis (uncredited)
Production Company: British International Pictures
Distributor: Pathescope Film
Release Dates: May 1929 (original), March 1930 (sound version)
Running Time: 50 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: Part-Talkie (Sound), English Intertitles