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The Block Signal

The Block Signal

Frank O'Connor

1926

  • Drama
  • Thriller
9.0

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.

Cast & crew

  • Frank O'ConnorDirector
  • Ralph Lewis'Jovial Joe' Ryan
  • Jean ArthurGrace Ryan
  • Hugh AllanJack Milford
  • George ChesebroBert Steele
  • Sidney Franklin'Roadhouse' Rosen
  • Leon Holmes'Unhandy' Andy
  • Missouri RoyerJim Brennan

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