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Flying Colors

  • 1917
  • 50m
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William Desmond in Flying Colors (1917)
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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... Read allBrent 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 jew... Read allBrent 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 ... Read all

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    • John Lynch
    • R. Cecil Smith
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    • William Desmond
    • Golda Madden
    • Jack Livingston
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    • Director
      • Frank Borzage
    • Writers
      • John Lynch
      • R. Cecil Smith
    • Stars
      • William Desmond
      • Golda Madden
      • Jack Livingston
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    William Desmond
    William Desmond
    • Brent Brewster
    Golda Madden
    Golda Madden
    • Ann
    Jack Livingston
    Jack Livingston
    • Captain Drake
    Laura Sears
    • Ruth Lansing
    J. Barney Sherry
    J. Barney Sherry
    • Craig Lansing
    George W. Chase
    • Jimmy McMahon
    J.P. Lockney
    • Brewster Sr
    • (as John P. Lockney)
    Bert Offord
    • The Cockney
    • (as Bert Offerd)
    Mary McIvor
    Mary McIvor
    • Stenographer
    Ray Jackson
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    Frank Borzage
    Frank Borzage
      • Director
        • Frank Borzage
      • Writers
        • John Lynch
        • R. Cecil Smith
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        Only a fragment survives at the UCLA Film And Television Archive, Los Angeles.

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      • Release date
        • September 23, 1917 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • None
      • Production company
        • Triangle Film Corporation
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      • Runtime
        50 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Silent
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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