

Twisted Rails
Synopsis
A railroad employee finds out the identity of "The Wrecker", a criminal who is deliberately causing trains to crash. However, before he can disclose the crook's name, he is shot and killed. A passenger aboard the train volunteers to go after the killer and bring "The Wrecker" to justice.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jack Donovan
Jim Conway
Alice Dahl
Mary McGuire
Philo McCullough
Bolivar
Donald Keith
Bull Weinstock
Victor Potel
Tom Watson
Robert 'Buddy' Shaw
Tim McGuire
Henry Roquemore
Albert Henderson
Donald Mack
Henchman Dude, alias Powers' son
Tom London
Sheriff James
Lawrence Underwood
Master Mechanic
Pat Harmon
Barney McGuire
Adabelle Driver
Mrs. McGuire
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Gilbert, L.V. Jefferson
- Original Title
- Twisted Rails
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Imperial Distributing Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Herman
James R. Gilbert, L.V. Jefferson
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Herman
Director
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Twisted Rails.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Rails
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twisted Rails about?
A railroad employee finds out the identity of "The Wrecker", a criminal who is deliberately causing trains to crash. However, before he can disclose the crook's name, he is shot and killed. A passenger aboard the train volunteers to go after the killer and bring "The Wrecker" to justice.
Who directed Twisted Rails?
Twisted Rails was directed by Albert Herman.
Who stars in Twisted Rails?
The principal cast of Twisted Rails includes Jack Donovan, Alice Dahl, Philo McCullough, Donald Keith, Victor Potel.
When was Twisted Rails released and how long is it?
Twisted Rails was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twisted Rails?
Twisted Rails holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).


















