The Block Signal

Name: The Block Signal
Director: Frank O'Connor
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1926-09-15
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Ralph Lewis, Jean Arthur, Hugh Allan, George Chesebro, Sidney Franklin

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1926 · 59 min · Drama · Thriller · TMDB 9.0/10

Overview

Joe Ryan, a veteran train engineer, is demoted to a flagman position after a disastrous crash-- one caused by his cowardly and opportunistic partner. Though Ryan's failing eyesight is named as the cause of the crash, he's undeterred as he designs an automatic braking invention.

Directed by Frank O'Connor

Cast

Ralph Lewis — 'Jovial Joe' Ryan
Jean Arthur — Grace Ryan
Hugh Allan — Jack Milford
George Chesebro — Bert Steele
Sidney Franklin — 'Roadhouse' Rosen