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Danger Lights

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  • 1h 14m
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6.1/10
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Robert Armstrong and Louis Wolheim in Danger Lights (1930)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
The tough boss of a railroad yard befriends a young hobo, and unwittingly places in jeopardy his relationship with the woman he loves.The tough boss of a railroad yard befriends a young hobo, and unwittingly places in jeopardy his relationship with the woman he loves.The tough boss of a railroad yard befriends a young hobo, and unwittingly places in jeopardy his relationship with the woman he loves.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
537
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  • Director
    • George B. Seitz
  • Writer
    • James Ashmore Creelman(story and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Louis Wolheim
    • Jean Arthur
    • Robert Armstrong
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  • Director
    • George B. Seitz
  • Writer
    • James Ashmore Creelman(story and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Louis Wolheim
    • Jean Arthur
    • Robert Armstrong
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    • 26User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Jean Arthur, Robert Armstrong, and Louis Wolheim in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur and Robert Armstrong in Danger Lights (1930)
    Robert Armstrong, Frank Sheridan, and Louis Wolheim in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur, Robert Armstrong, and Frank Sheridan in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur and Robert Armstrong in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur and Robert Armstrong in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur and Robert Armstrong in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur, Robert Armstrong, and Louis Wolheim in Danger Lights (1930)
    Robert Edeson and Louis Wolheim in Danger Lights (1930)
    Jean Arthur in Danger Lights (1930)
    Louis Wolheim in Danger Lights (1930)
    Danger Lights (1930)

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    Louis Wolheim
    Louis Wolheim
    • Dan Thornas Dan Thorn
    Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur
    • Mary Ryanas Mary Ryan
    Robert Armstrong
    Robert Armstrong
    • Larry Doyleas Larry Doyle
    Hugh Herbert
    Hugh Herbert
    • Professor - the Hoboas Professor - the Hobo
    Frank Sheridan
    Frank Sheridan
    • Ed Ryanas Ed Ryan
    Robert Edeson
    Robert Edeson
    • Tom Johnson - Engineeras Tom Johnson - Engineer
    Alan Roscoe
    Alan Roscoe
    • Jim - General Manageras Jim - General Manager
    William P. Burt
    • Chief Dispatcheras Chief Dispatcher
    Jim Farley
    Jim Farley
    • Joe Geraghtyas Joe Geraghty
    • (as James Farley)
    James Donlan
    • Picnic Barkeras Picnic Barker
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Mills
    Frank Mills
    • Hoboas Hobo
    • (uncredited)
    Lee Phelps
    • Railroad Workeras Railroad Worker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George B. Seitz
    • Writer
      • James Ashmore Creelman(story and dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      Features rare footage of a tug of war between two steam locomotives, actual documentary footage of the activities in the Miles City yard, and what is believed to be the only motion picture footage of a dynamometer car from the steam railroad era.
    • Goofs
      The locomotive that arrives in Chicago is not the same one that started the journey. When Larry adds oil to the smoking "hotbox" en route, for example, the wheel has an outside journal box that he puts the oil into from a can. The locomotive that arrives in Chicago has an inside journal on this wheel (under the cab), a different type from the one it had earlier.
    • Quotes

      Hobo: Boy, it's lookin' at labor like that - that made a Hobo outta me.

    • Soundtracks
      My DreamMemory
      (uncredited)

      Music by Oscar Levant

      Lyrics by Sidney Clare

    User reviews26

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    10/10
    One of the best railroad movies ever made!
    "Danger Lights" is one of the best railroad movies ever made, and this was made in 1930! If you are a railfan (railroad enthusiast), you can appreciate the detail and authenticity that went into the making of this movie, as most of the operations depicted were authentic. Perhaps the high-speed run was a little over the top (a little artistic license, perhaps?) but it was not unusual for an engineer in the days before two-way radio to run his train over 100 miles per hour to make up a few minutes in his schedule. There's hardly a dull scene in the movie, and in general it is a quality project.

    Whether you are a railfan or not, you'll certainly enjoy this movie. "Danger Lights" set a precedent for all the railroad-themed action movies that would follow. Those who are fans of movies such as "The General," "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, "Von Ryan's Express," "The Great Train Robbery" and "Runaway Train" will appreciate this movie as well as those who admire action flicks in general.
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    • Feb 20, 2007

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 1930 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Señal de alarma
    • Filming locations
      • Miles City, Montana, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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