The Runaway Express
Synopsis
Joe Foley, charged to deliver a trainload of cattle to his employer, is forced to commandeer the engine when his engineer refuses to continue until he has observed union rest rules.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Benton, Frank H. Spearman
- Original Title
- The Runaway Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Sedgwick
Curtis Benton, Frank H. Spearman
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Benton
Writer
Edward Sedgwick
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runaway Express
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What is The Runaway Express about?
Joe Foley, charged to deliver a trainload of cattle to his employer, is forced to commandeer the engine when his engineer refuses to continue until he has observed union rest rules.
Who directed The Runaway Express?
The Runaway Express was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Runaway Express?
The principal cast of The Runaway Express includes Jack Dougherty, Blanche Mehaffey, Tom O'Brien, Charles K. French, William Steele.
When was The Runaway Express released and how long is it?
The Runaway Express was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Runaway Express?
The Runaway Express holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).