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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.
Original Release
09/29/1927
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Edward O'Neill | Missionary |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Maurice Elvey | Producer |
| Gareth Gundrey | Producer |
| Victor Saville | Producer |
