Midnight Limited
“DEATH RIDES THE RAILS!”
Synopsis
The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.
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John 'Dusty' King
Val Lennon
Marjorie Reynolds
Joan Marshall
George Cleveland
Professor Van Dillon
Edward Keane
Captain Harrigan
Monte Collins
Abel Krantz
I. Stanford Jolley
Frenchie
Pat Flaherty
Train Conductor
Herbert Ashley
Trainman
Lita Chevret
Mae Krantz
Ray Bennett
Jake Pringle (Uncredited)
Joe Caits
Detective Conway (Uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Inspector in Montreal (Uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Detective Joe O'Neill (Uncredited)
Warren Jackson
Joe, Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
Mr. Gellard (Uncredited)
Ray Turner
John, Train Porter (Uncredited)
Buck Woods
Willy, Train Porter (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harrison Carter, Charles Williams
- Original Score
- Lee Zahler
- Original Title
- Midnight Limited
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Harrison Carter, Charles Williams
Lee Zahler
Harry Neumann
Russell F. Schoengarth
T.R. Williams
Department Leadership Roster
T.R. Williams
Producer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Harrison Carter
Screenplay
Howard Bretherton
Director
Lee Zahler
Original Music Composer
Charles Williams
Screenplay
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Limited
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Midnight Limited about?
The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.
Who directed Midnight Limited?
Midnight Limited was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Midnight Limited?
The principal cast of Midnight Limited includes John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane, Monte Collins.
When was Midnight Limited released and how long is it?
Midnight Limited was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Midnight Limited?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Midnight Limited was composed by Lee Zahler.