Flying Colors_
Brent Brewster, formerly a Yale athlete known for his pole vaulting prowess, is unsuccessful in business. When his wealthy relatives send him out to fend for himself, Brent joins a detective agency. After Craig Lansing, a family friend, hires Brent to investigate the numerous jewel thefts in Poughkeepsie, Brent works undercover at Lansing's house party and recognizes Captain Drake, an English crook. Although Brent temporarily forgets detective work when he meets Ann, the beautiful sister of Lansing's wife Ruth, Ann's remark that $40,000 a year would be enough for her to live on brings Brent back to the job.
Starring
William Desmond, Golda Madden, Jack Livingston
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Flying Colors was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Brent Brewster, formerly a Yale athlete known for his pole vaulting prowess, is unsuccessful in business. When his wealthy relatives send him out to fend for...
Flying Colors is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (9)
William Desmond
Brent Brewster
Golda Madden
Ann
Jack Livingston
Captain Drake
LS
Laura Sears
Ruth Lansing
J. Barney Sherry
Craig Lansing
GW
George W. Chase
Jimmy McMahon
J.P. Lockney
Brewster Sr.
BO
Bert Offord
The Cockney
Mary McIvor
Stenographer
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What is Flying Colors about?
Brent Brewster, formerly a Yale athlete known for his pole vaulting prowess, is unsuccessful in business. When his wealthy relatives send him out to fend for himself, Brent joins a detective agency. After Craig Lansing, a family friend, hires Brent to investigate the numerous jewel thefts in Poughkeepsie, Brent works undercover at Lansing's house party and recognizes Captain Drake, an English crook. Although Brent temporarily forgets detective work when he meets Ann, the beautiful sister of Lansing's wife Ruth, Ann's remark that $40,000 a year would be enough for her to live on brings Brent back to the job.
How long is Flying Colors?
Flying Colors has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in Flying Colors?
The cast of Flying Colors includes William Desmond, Golda Madden, Jack Livingston, Laura Sears, J. Barney Sherry.
GENRES (1)
Drama