The Flight Commander (1927)
September 1, 1927Release Date
Plot.
In China, a pilot saves British residents from a Bolshevik's massacre plot.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

Maurice Elvey
Director

Alan Cobham
Self - Sir Alan Cobham

Estelle Brody
Mary

John Stuart
John Massey

Humberston Wright
James Mortimer

Vesta Sylva
Babette

Alf Goddard
Tommy

John Longden
Ivan

Cyril McLaglen
Sammy

William Pardue
Pierre

A. Bromley Davenport
Philosopher

Eugene Clifford
Writer

Gareth Gundrey
Producer

Victor Saville
Producer

Basil Emmott
Cinematographer

Percy Strong
Cinematographer
Details.
Wiki.
The Flight Commander is a 1927 British silent war film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Alan Cobham, Estelle Brody and John Stuart. It was made by British Gaumont at their Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush. The celebrated First World War pilot Alan Cobham appeared as himself. It is also known by the alternative title of With Cobham to the Cape.
The film focused on the bombardment of a Chinese town. It was built with great publicity in Hendon.