The Midnight Express
"THE STORY OF A RAILROAD MAN WHO COULD NOT BE DETRACKED!"
Originally released in 1924. The Midnight Express is a action/adventure film. directed by George W. Hill. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elaine Hammerstein, William Haines, and George Nichols
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elaine Hammerstein
as Mary Travers
William Haines
as Jack Oakes
George Nichols
as John Oakes
Lloyd Whitlock
as Joseph Davies
Edwin B. Tilton
as James Travers (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
Pat Harmon
as Silent Bill Brachely
Bertram Grassby
as Arthur Bleydon
Phyllis Haver
as Jessie Sybil
Roscoe Karns
as Switch Hogan
Jack Richardson
as Detective Collins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
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 ...
Who directed The Midnight Express?
The Midnight Express was directed by George W. Hill.
How long is The Midnight Express?
The Midnight Express has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was The Midnight Express released?
The Midnight Express was released on June 1, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Midnight Express?
The main cast of The Midnight Express includes Elaine Hammerstein, William Haines, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edwin B. Tilton.