The Flying Scotsman_
The Flying Scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the Flying Scotsman train from London to Edinburgh. Engine driver Bob is due to retire from his job after years of distinguished service. On his second to last day he reports Crow, a disgruntled fireman for drinking at work, leading to his dismissal. The sacked man decides to get his revenge, vowing to kill Bob on his final run. Meanwhile, Crow's 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).
Starring
Gordon Harker, Alec Hurley, Pauline Johnson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
4 countries
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Year context
The Flying Scotsman was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
The Flying Scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the Flying Scotsman train from London to Edinburgh. Engine driver Bob is due to retire from his jo...
The Flying Scotsman is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (5)
Gordon Harker
AH
Alec Hurley
Crow
Pauline Johnson
Joan White
Moore Marriott
Bob White
Ray Milland
Jim Edwards
STUDIOS (1)
British International Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
50 min (0h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Flying Scotsman about?
The Flying Scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the Flying Scotsman train from London to Edinburgh. Engine driver Bob is due to retire from his job after years of distinguished service. On his second to last day he reports Crow, a disgruntled fireman for drinking at work, leading to his dismissal. The sacked man decides to get his revenge, vowing to kill Bob on his final run. Meanwhile, Crow's 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).
How long is The Flying Scotsman?
The Flying Scotsman has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
The cast of The Flying Scotsman includes Gordon Harker, Alec Hurley, Pauline Johnson, Moore Marriott, Ray Milland.
What is the rating of The Flying Scotsman?
The Flying Scotsman has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime