THRILLER . 1928 . 1h 10m . 5.0/10

The Night Flyer_

"A Big Production You'll Rave Over"

Jimmy Bradley, a fireman on the old locomotive No. 99, loves Kate Murphy, daughter of the proprietress of the local lunch counter. His rival, Bat Mullins, is engineer of the new mail train scheduled to make a competition run. When Mullins overturns the new train, Bradley completes the run and earns the contract for his company by delivering the mail in record time on No. 99. A promotion to engineer helps him win Kate.

Starring William Boyd, Jobyna Ralston, Philo McCullough
5.0/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1928
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Big Production You'll Rave Over

Jimmy Bradley, a fireman on the old locomotive No. 99, loves Kate Murphy, daughter of the proprietress of the local lunch counter. His rival, Bat Mullins, is engineer of the new mail train scheduled to make a competition run. When Mullins overturns the new train, Bradley completes the run and earns the contract for his company by delivering the mail in record time on No. 99. A promotion to engineer helps him win Kate.

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Cast
William Boyd stars as Jimmy Bradley in The Night Flyer.
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Year context
The Night Flyer was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
Jimmy Bradley, a fireman on the old locomotive No. 99, loves Kate Murphy, daughter of the proprietress of the local lunch counter. His rival, Bat Mullins, is...
The Night Flyer is a Thriller, Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Night Flyer about?
Jimmy Bradley, a fireman on the old locomotive No. 99, loves Kate Murphy, daughter of the proprietress of the local lunch counter. His rival, Bat Mullins, is engineer of the new mail train scheduled to make a competition run. When Mullins overturns the new train, Bradley completes the run and earns the contract for his company by delivering the mail in record time on No. 99. A promotion to engineer helps him win Kate.
How long is The Night Flyer?
The Night Flyer has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Night Flyer?
The cast of The Night Flyer includes William Boyd, Jobyna Ralston, Philo McCullough, Anne Schaefer, DeWitt Jennings.
What is the rating of The Night Flyer?
The Night Flyer has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller Action Adventure Drama Romance
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