Waiting for the Midnight Express (1911)
The banking executives of the Jonnes e C. bank, are preparing and discussing the shipment of a large sum of money. A porter, who is cleaning the office, spies them. The box with the money is brought to the lonely railway station to be embarked on the midnight train, along with another box. The guardian, whom the box with the money is entrusted, wants to watch over it personally in the warehouse; but soon he is overcome by sleep and dreams that many hands are fumbling in the dark to open the box. He suddenly wakes up and sees with horror a hand coming out of the second box. Strange rumors outdoors make him understand while that an accomplice of the robber is waiting outside. But the brave guardian manages to raise the alarm.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1911
Cast
Production: Itala Film
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiting for the Midnight Express about?
- The banking executives of the Jonnes e C. bank, are preparing and discussing the shipment of a large sum of money. A porter, who is cleaning the office, spies them. The box with the money is brought to the lonely railway station to be embarked on the midnight train, along with another box. The guardian, whom the box with the money is entrusted, wants to watch over it personally in the warehouse; but soon he is overcome by sleep and dreams that many hands are fumbling in the dark to open the box. He suddenly wakes up and sees with horror a hand coming out of the second box. Strange rumors outdoors make him understand while that an accomplice of the robber is waiting outside. But the brave guardian manages to raise the alarm.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Midnight Express?
- Waiting for the Midnight Express stars Mario Casaleggio, Gabriel Moreau, Liliale de Rosny, Enrichetta Pastore, Felice Carena.
- How long is Waiting for the Midnight Express?
- Waiting for the Midnight Express has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Waiting for the Midnight Express?
- Waiting for the Midnight Express is a Drama film.