Midnight Limited
"DEATH RIDES THE RAILS!"
Originally released in 1940. Midnight Limited is a action/adventure film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, and George Cleveland
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John 'Dusty' King
as Val Lennon
Marjorie Reynolds
as Joan Marshall
George Cleveland
as Professor Van Dillon
Edward Keane
as Captain Harrigan
Monte Collins
as Abel Krantz
I. Stanford Jolley
as Frenchie
Pat Flaherty
as Train Conductor
Herbert Ashley
as Trainman
Lita Chevret
as Mae Krantz
Ray Bennett
as Jake Pringle (Uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
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 trai...
Who directed Midnight Limited?
Midnight Limited was directed by Howard Bretherton.
How long is Midnight Limited?
Midnight Limited has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Midnight Limited released?
Midnight Limited was released on March 20, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Midnight Limited?
The main cast of Midnight Limited includes John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane, Monte Collins.