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Release Year1931
Runtime1h 02m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorWilliam Nigh
WritersBarry Barringer
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Lightning Flyer
About The Lightning Flyer
A freight train careening off the tracks sends Jimmie Nelson (James Hall), the ne're-do-well of a railroad owner, John Nelson (Robert Homans), out to redeem himself, by working under an assumed name, to investigate why and who is the culprit behind the sabotage against his father's fast-express line.
Directed by William Nigh, The Lightning Flyer leans on a strong ensemble — James Hall, Dorothy Sebastian, Walter Merrill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1931.
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