Danger Lights
“World's Greatest Railroad Talk Thriller”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Louis Wolheim
Dan Thorn
Robert Armstrong
Larry Doyle
Jean Arthur
Mary Ryan
Hugh Herbert
Professor
Frank Sheridan
Ed Ryan
Robert Edeson
Tom Johnson
Alan Roscoe
Jim
William P. Burt
Chief Dispatcher
Jim Farley
Joe Geraghty
James Donlan
Picnic Barker (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Hobo (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Railroad Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Natural Vision premiere at State Lake in Chicago, Illinois.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ashmore Creelman
- Original Title
- Danger Lights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
James Ashmore Creelman
Karl Struss, John W. Boyle
Archie Marshek
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
William LeBaron
Producer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
Archie Marshek
Editor
Max Rée
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Public Domain
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Pre-Code Hollywood
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Natural Vision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danger Lights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Danger Lights about?
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.
Who directed Danger Lights?
Danger Lights was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in Danger Lights?
The principal cast of Danger Lights includes Louis Wolheim, Robert Armstrong, Jean Arthur, Hugh Herbert, Frank Sheridan.
When was Danger Lights released and how long is it?
Danger Lights was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Danger Lights?
Danger Lights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).