The Dawn Express
"Lured into a trap by a Mata Hari... the lives of his loved ones was the price demanded for his honor!"
Originally released in 1942. The Dawn Express is a action/adventure film. directed by Albert Herman. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Whalen, Anne Nagel, and William Bakewell
Synopsis
A Nazi spy ring is after a chemical formula that increases the power of ordinary gasoline for U.S. Army aviation use. Two U.S. chemical companies are developing the formula, with each working on half for security purposes. The spies get half the formula and know that either of two chemists, Robert Norton or Tom Fielding, knows the rest. They capture Fielding, through a ruse by gang member Linda Pavlo, and threaten the life of his sister Nancy and his mother if he does not give them the formula. To protect his friend Fielding, who does know the formula and is engaged to Nancy, Tom pretends to know the secret and boards the Dawn Express plane with the spy leader and his gang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Whalen
as Robert Norton
Anne Nagel
as Nancy Fielding
William Bakewell
as Tom Fielding
Constance Worth
as Linda Pavlo
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
as Capt. Gemmler
Jack Mulhall
as Chief Agent James Curtis
George Pembroke
as Prof. Karl Schmidt
Kenneth Harlan
as Agent Brown
Robert Frazer
as John Oliver
Hans von Morhart
as Heinrich
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
- Merrick-Alexander Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dawn Express about?
A Nazi spy ring is after a chemical formula that increases the power of ordinary gasoline for U.S. Army aviation use. Two U.S. chemical companies are developing the formula, with each working on ha...
Who directed The Dawn Express?
The Dawn Express was directed by Albert Herman.
How long is The Dawn Express?
The Dawn Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Dawn Express released?
The Dawn Express was released on March 27, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dawn Express?
The main cast of The Dawn Express includes Michael Whalen, Anne Nagel, William Bakewell, Constance Worth, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski.