The Midnight Limited
Synopsis
A freight train loses control and is barreling wildly toward the town of Benbow. A mail train is traveling in the opposite direction on the exact same set of tracks. The Midnight Limited, A passenger train carrying 300 people—including the dispatcher’s own sweetheart—is running on a parallel track. The dispatcher's desperate attempts to avert a catastrophic disaster as all three trains converge at the same point simultaneously fuels the narrative.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- The Midnight Limited
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Paul Gerson Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Jack Natteford
Ernest F. Smith
Paul Gerson
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
Paul Gerson
Producer
Ernest F. Smith
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Midnight Limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Limited
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Midnight Limited about?
A freight train loses control and is barreling wildly toward the town of Benbow. A mail train is traveling in the opposite direction on the exact same set of tracks. The Midnight Limited, A passenger train carrying 300 people—including the dispatcher’s own sweetheart—is running on a parallel track. The dispatcher's desperate attempts to avert a catastrophic disaster as all three trains converge at the same point simultaneously fuels the narrative.
Who directed The Midnight Limited?
The Midnight Limited was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in The Midnight Limited?
The principal cast of The Midnight Limited includes Gaston Glass, Wanda Hawley, Sam Allen, William Humphrey, Mathilde Brundage.
When was The Midnight Limited released and how long is it?
The Midnight Limited was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 48m.