Midnight Limited (1940)
DEATH RIDES THE RAILS!
The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.
Director: Howard Bretherton
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: March 20, 1940
Cast
- John 'Dusty' King - Val Lennon
- Marjorie Reynolds - Joan Marshall
- George Cleveland - Professor Van Dillon
- Edward Keane - Captain Harrigan
- Monte Collins - Abel Krantz
- I. Stanford Jolley - Frenchie
- Pat Flaherty - Train Conductor
- Herbert Ashley - Trainman
- Lita Chevret - Mae Krantz
- Ray Bennett - Jake Pringle (Uncredited)
Screenplay
- Charles Williams (Screenplay)
- Harrison Carter (Screenplay)
Music: Lee Zahler
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editing: Russell F. Schoengarth
Production: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
robber, montreal, canada, murder, train
More Films by Director: Howard Bretherton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Midnight Limited about?
- The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.
- Who directed Midnight Limited?
- Midnight Limited was directed by Howard Bretherton.
- Who stars in Midnight Limited?
- Midnight Limited stars John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane, Monte Collins, I. Stanford Jolley.
- How long is Midnight Limited?
- Midnight Limited has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Midnight Limited?
- Midnight Limited is a Action, Adventure, Crime film.
- Where was Midnight Limited produced?
- Midnight Limited was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Midnight Limited?
- The themes of Midnight Limited include: Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.