The Mystery Train (1931)

A group of passengers are trapped in a runaway Pullman car.

Director:

Phil Whitman

Writers:

Hampton Del Ruth, Phil Whitman

Stars:

Hedda Hopper, Marceline Day, Nick Stuart

Cast

Cast overview:
Hedda Hopper	...	Mrs. Marian Radcliffe
Marceline Day	...	Joan Lane
Nick Stuart	...	Ronald Stanhope
Bryant Washburn	...	William Mortimer
Al Cooke	...	The Bridegroom
Mary MacLaren	...	Nurse
Carol Tevis	...	The Bride
Joseph W. Girard	...	Sheriff (as Joe Girard)
Spec O'Donnell	...	Caddy
Eddie Fetherston	...	Archie Benson

Storyline

A group of passengers are trapped in a runaway Pullman car.

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Plot Keywords:

passenger | runaway | car | railroad track | husband wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 August 1931 (USA)

Also Known As:

To mystiriodes traino

Company Credits

Production Co:

Standard Photoplay Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

62 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Transcontinental Limited (1926)

User Reviews

A Thrilling "B", Especially for Train Buffs!

Like "Defenders of the Law", this is another interesting "B" scripted by Hampton Del Ruth (this time in collaboration with skillful director Phil Whitman). As the title implies, this one is an absolute must for railroad buffs – and unlike some other "B" movies which promise much but deliver little, this one doesn't disappoint, with some terrific train footage at both the beginning and the climax (which will have most fans on the edge of their seats). Queenly villainess Hedda Hopper is top billed over the lovely Marceline Day, Nick Stuart makes a more-than-adequate hero, Bryant Washburn of course is a collaborating heavy, while Al Cooke and the super-attractive Carol Tevis play a comic groom and bride.