The Return of Casey Jones
Synopsis
Jimmy, a young boy, idolizes famed train engineer Casey Jones and is devastated when his hero is killed in a train wreck. The boy grows up to be a railroad engineer, too, but one day the train he is piloting loses its brakes and wrecks. Jimmy tries to fix it but has to jump off at the last minute. Unfortunately, stories begin to circulate that he turned coward and jumped off the train first, letting it be destroyed rather than try to save it. He sets out to clear his name.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John P. McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- John P. McCarthy, John Johns, Harry L. Fraser
- Original Title
- The Return of Casey Jones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- I.E. Chadwick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John P. McCarthy
John P. McCarthy, John Johns, Harry L. Fraser
I.E. Chadwick
Department Leadership Roster
John P. McCarthy
Director
I.E. Chadwick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of Casey Jones
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What is The Return of Casey Jones about?
Jimmy, a young boy, idolizes famed train engineer Casey Jones and is devastated when his hero is killed in a train wreck. The boy grows up to be a railroad engineer, too, but one day the train he is piloting loses its brakes and wrecks. Jimmy tries to fix it but has to jump off at the last minute. Unfortunately, stories begin to circulate that he turned coward and jumped off the train first, letting it be destroyed rather than try to save it. He sets out to clear his name.
Who directed The Return of Casey Jones?
The Return of Casey Jones was directed by John P. McCarthy.
Who stars in The Return of Casey Jones?
The principal cast of The Return of Casey Jones includes Charles Starrett, Ruth Hall, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Robert Elliott, Margaret Seddon.
When was The Return of Casey Jones released and how long is it?
The Return of Casey Jones was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Is The Return of Casey Jones based on a book or true story?
The Return of Casey Jones is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Johns".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of Casey Jones?
The Return of Casey Jones holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).