Subway Express
“The Strangest Murder Mystery Ever Filmed!”
Synopsis
Inspector Killany of the New York City police department is called in to investigate the murder of a subway passenger and the usual-and-unusual suspects climb on and off at each stop.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Inspector Killian
Aileen Pringle
Dale Tracy
Fred Kelsey
Detective Kearney
Alan Roscoe
Edward Tracy
Jason Robards Sr.
Paul Bordon
Sidney Bracey
Herman Stevens
Selmer Jackson
Mason
William Humphrey
Mr. Cotton
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Cotton
Max Asher
Mr. Blotnick
Bertha Blackman
Mrs. Blotnick
Lillian Leighton
Mrs. Mary Mullins (as Julianne Leighton)
James Goss
Mulvaney
Mason Williams
Prizefighter
Bert Linden
Sheck
Robert St. Angelo
Zippe
John Kelly
Motorman
Dorothy Bay
Miss Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred C. Newmeyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell
- Original Title
- Subway Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred C. Newmeyer
Earle Snell, Eva Kay Flint, Martha Madison
Department Leadership Roster
Fred C. Newmeyer
Director
Earle Snell
Screenplay
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Subway Express
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Subway Express about?
Inspector Killany of the New York City police department is called in to investigate the murder of a subway passenger and the usual-and-unusual suspects climb on and off at each stop.
Who directed Subway Express?
Subway Express was directed by Fred C. Newmeyer.
Who stars in Subway Express?
The principal cast of Subway Express includes Jack Holt, Aileen Pringle, Fred Kelsey, Alan Roscoe, Jason Robards Sr..
When was Subway Express released and how long is it?
Subway Express was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Subway Express?
Subway Express holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).