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The Block Signal

The Block Signal

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Drama   Thriller
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available:
📆 Date Released: 1926-09-15
⌚ Running Time: 59 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Ralph Lewis original image
'Jovial Joe' Ryan
Ralph Lewis
Jean Arthur original image
Grace Ryan
Jean Arthur
Hugh Allan original image
Jack Milford
Hugh Allan
George Chesebro original image
Bert Steele
George Chesebro
Sidney Franklin original image
'Roadhouse' Rosen
Sidney Franklin
Leon Holmes original image
'Unhandy' Andy
Leon Holmes
Missouri Royer original image
Jim Brennan
Missouri Royer

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