Flying Fifty-Five
Synopsis
Bill Urquhart, a young wastrel disinherited by his father, tries to get a job as a jockey – just about the only thing he’s really good at. His name and position work against him, however, so he adopts an alias and prevails upon the charity of a drunken friend Charles Barrington, through whom he meets Stella Barrington - who has not only inherited her father’s racing stables but also his debts. Still incognito, he takes on the job of stable lad for Stella but little does she realise that he could be the man to finally put an end to her money worries forever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Denham
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor M. Greene, Edgar Wallace, Vernon Clancey, Kenneth Horne
- Original Title
- Flying Fifty-Five
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Victor M. Greene Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Denham
Victor M. Greene, Edgar Wallace, Vernon Clancey, Kenneth Horne
Ernest Palmer
Victor M. Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Denham
Director
Victor M. Greene
Producer
Victor M. Greene
Writer
Vernon Clancey
Writer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Kenneth Horne
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Fifty-Five
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What is Flying Fifty-Five about?
Bill Urquhart, a young wastrel disinherited by his father, tries to get a job as a jockey – just about the only thing he’s really good at. His name and position work against him, however, so he adopts an alias and prevails upon the charity of a drunken friend Charles Barrington, through whom he meets Stella Barrington - who has not only inherited her father’s racing stables but also his debts. Still incognito, he takes on the job of stable lad for Stella but little does she realise that he could be the man to finally put an end to her money worries forever.
Who directed Flying Fifty-Five?
Flying Fifty-Five was directed by Reginald Denham.
Who stars in Flying Fifty-Five?
The principal cast of Flying Fifty-Five includes Derrick De Marney, Nancy Burne, Marius Goring, Peter Gawthorne, D.A. Clarke-Smith.
When was Flying Fifty-Five released and how long is it?
Flying Fifty-Five was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is Flying Fifty-Five based on a book or true story?
Flying Fifty-Five is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flying Fifty-Five?
Flying Fifty-Five holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).