West Bound Limited
“A RAILROADING FOOL!”
Synopsis
Talbot works as a dispatcher at a small rural railway station. One rainy night, shortly after a company payroll has arrived at the station, a masked criminal arrives to steal it. Talbot intercepts the villain's plan and a struggle ensues. He manages to fight off the masked man and save the payroll. But during the fight he is away from his station and misses a call to change the tracks for an oncoming train. This causes a terrible train crash resulting in many lost lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ford Beebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Geraghty
- Original Title
- West Bound Limited
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ford Beebe
Maurice Geraghty, Ford Beebe
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Beebe
Director
Maurice Geraghty
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About West Bound Limited
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What is West Bound Limited about?
Talbot works as a dispatcher at a small rural railway station. One rainy night, shortly after a company payroll has arrived at the station, a masked criminal arrives to steal it. Talbot intercepts the villain's plan and a struggle ensues. He manages to fight off the masked man and save the payroll. But during the fight he is away from his station and misses a call to change the tracks for an oncoming train. This causes a terrible train crash resulting in many lost lives.
Who directed West Bound Limited?
West Bound Limited was directed by Ford Beebe.
Who stars in West Bound Limited?
The principal cast of West Bound Limited includes Lyle Talbot, Polly Rowles, Frank Reicher, Henry Brandon, Henry Hunter.
When was West Bound Limited released and how long is it?
West Bound Limited was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.