Captain Fly-by-Night
Synopsis
First one stranger, then another, arrive at the presidio, each with a government pass and each claiming to have been robbed by the notorious Captain Fly-by-Night and his highwaymen. The soldiers and Señorita Anita believe the first to be Fly-by-Night and the second to be Señor Rocha, Anita's fiancée and emissary of the governor. But the first stranger, to whom Anita is drawn, proves to be on a government mission and exposes the second stranger as Captain Fly-by-Night.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Eve Unsell, Johnston McCulley
- Original Title
- Captain Fly-by-Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Eve Unsell, Johnston McCulley
Department Leadership Roster
Eve Unsell
Writer
Johnston McCulley
Writer
William K. Howard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Fly-by-Night
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What is Captain Fly-by-Night about?
First one stranger, then another, arrive at the presidio, each with a government pass and each claiming to have been robbed by the notorious Captain Fly-by-Night and his highwaymen. The soldiers and Señorita Anita believe the first to be Fly-by-Night and the second to be Señor Rocha, Anita's fiancée and emissary of the governor. But the first stranger, to whom Anita is drawn, proves to be on a government mission and exposes the second stranger as Captain Fly-by-Night.
Who directed Captain Fly-by-Night?
Captain Fly-by-Night was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Captain Fly-by-Night?
The principal cast of Captain Fly-by-Night includes Johnnie Walker, Francis McDonald, Shannon Day, Eddie Gribbon, Victory Bateman.
When was Captain Fly-by-Night released and how long is it?
Captain Fly-by-Night was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Fly-by-Night?
Captain Fly-by-Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).