The Midnight Express
“THE STORY OF A RAILROAD MAN WHO COULD NOT BE DETRACKED!”
Synopsis
Wastrel son of a railroad magnate, Jack's father becomes frustrated with his son's wild ways. To prove himself, Jack goes to work in the railroad yard as a laborer. An escaped convict, Silent Bill Brachley, steals Jack's car, and the chase leads to a meeting between Jack, the engineer of the Midnight Express, and the engineer's pretty daughter, Mary. As he is led back to jail, Brachley swears revenge.
Top Cast
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Elaine Hammerstein
Mary Travers
William Haines
Jack Oakes
George Nichols
John Oakes
Lloyd Whitlock
Joseph Davies
Edwin B. Tilton
James Travers (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
Pat Harmon
Silent Bill Brachely
Bertram Grassby
Arthur Bleydon
Phyllis Haver
Jessie Sybil
Roscoe Karns
Switch Hogan
Jack Richardson
Detective Collins
Noble Johnson
Deputy Sheriff
Dan Crimmins
Railroad Operator
George Meadows
Railroad Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George W. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- George W. Hill
- Original Title
- The Midnight Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George W. Hill
George W. Hill
Department Leadership Roster
George W. Hill
Director
George W. Hill
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Express
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What is The Midnight Express about?
Wastrel son of a railroad magnate, Jack's father becomes frustrated with his son's wild ways. To prove himself, Jack goes to work in the railroad yard as a laborer. An escaped convict, Silent Bill Brachley, steals Jack's car, and the chase leads to a meeting between Jack, the engineer of the Midnight Express, and the engineer's pretty daughter, Mary. As he is led back to jail, Brachley swears revenge.
Who directed The Midnight Express?
The Midnight Express was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in The Midnight Express?
The principal cast of The Midnight Express includes Elaine Hammerstein, William Haines, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edwin B. Tilton.
When was The Midnight Express released and how long is it?
The Midnight Express was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Midnight Express?
The Midnight Express holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).