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Danger Lights

  • 19301930
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 14m
IMDb RATING
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
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533
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  • Director
    • George B. Seitz
  • Writer
    • James Ashmore Creelman(story and dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Louis Wolheim
    • Jean Arthur
    • Robert Armstrong
Top credits
  • 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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    Storyline

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    Head railroad man Dan is as ugly as he is honorable. When he spots a drifter who'd hopped a freight held up by a landslide, Dan offers the man a job; then he finds the man was a railroader, too, and takes him under his wing. Engaged to Mary, Dan doesn't notice the growing attraction between his protégé and his intended, but focuses instead on running the railroad. —Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>
    • head injury
    • marriage engagement
    • emergency surgery
    • widescreen
    • washout
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    • Taglines
      • First and Greatest...Railraod Melodrama in blistering sound and action! (print ad - Lubbock Morning Avalanche - Palace Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - December 11, 1930)
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

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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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    Top review
    8/10
    Love Triangle Among the Rail Yards
    Entertaining yarn about tough railroad man Dan Thorn (Louis Wolheim), really quite a decent guy in spite of his rough exterior - he seems to help all around him, including his sweet and pretty girlfriend Mary (Jean Arthur) and her father. A new guy recently down-on-his-luck, Larry Doyle, comes to work at the rail yard, thanks to Dan - but when Larry meets Mary - sparks fly. But Mary wants to remain loyal to Dan, who apparently has taken care of her and her father since she was a child - not to mention her dad is completely gung-ho for her to marry Dan.

    This is a very good film, with interesting plot line and exciting action scenes, plus lots of well-done, scenic shots of the running trains and railroad yards filmed on location. Louis Wolheim is an appealing actor, I have enjoyed his performance in every film I have seen of his. The romance between Mary and Larry is well played out by the two actors and comes across as realistic. A strong, engaging film, well worth seeing.
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    • movingpicturegal
    • Jan 24, 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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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