The Midnight Express (1924)
THE STORY OF A RAILROAD MAN WHO COULD NOT BE DETRACKED!
Wastrel son of a railroad magnate, Jack's father becomes frustrated with his son's wild ways. To prove himself, Jack goes to work in the railroad yard as a laborer. An escaped convict, Silent Bill Brachley, steals Jack's car, and the chase leads to a meeting between Jack, the engineer of the Midnight Express, and the engineer's pretty daughter, Mary. As he is led back to jail, Brachley swears revenge.
Director: George W. Hill
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: June 1, 1924
Cast
- Elaine Hammerstein - Mary Travers
- William Haines - Jack Oakes
- George Nichols - John Oakes
- Lloyd Whitlock - Joseph Davies
- Edwin B. Tilton - James Travers (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
- Pat Harmon - Silent Bill Brachely
- Bertram Grassby - Arthur Bleydon
- Phyllis Haver - Jessie Sybil
- Roscoe Karns - Switch Hogan
- Jack Richardson - Detective Collins
Screenplay
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
playboy, train, collision
More Films by Director: George W. Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Midnight Express about?
- Wastrel son of a railroad magnate, Jack's father becomes frustrated with his son's wild ways. To prove himself, Jack goes to work in the railroad yard as a laborer. An escaped convict, Silent Bill Brachley, steals Jack's car, and the chase leads to a meeting between Jack, the engineer of the Midnight Express, and the engineer's pretty daughter, Mary. As he is led back to jail, Brachley swears revenge.
- Who directed The Midnight Express?
- The Midnight Express was directed by George W. Hill.
- Who stars in The Midnight Express?
- The Midnight Express stars Elaine Hammerstein, William Haines, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edwin B. Tilton, Pat Harmon.
- How long is The Midnight Express?
- The Midnight Express has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Midnight Express?
- The Midnight Express is a Action, Adventure film.
- Where was The Midnight Express produced?
- The Midnight Express was produced in United States of America.