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ACTION . 1940 . 1h 1m . 5.0/10

Midnight Limited_

"DEATH RIDES THE RAILS!"

The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.

Starring John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland
5.0/10
Rating
1h 1m
Runtime
1940
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DEATH RIDES THE RAILS!

The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.

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Cast
John 'Dusty' King stars as Val Lennon in Midnight Limited.
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Year context
Midnight Limited was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty a...
Midnight Limited is a Action, Adventure, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 1m.

CAST (17)

John 'Dusty' King
John 'Dusty' King
Val Lennon
Marjorie Reynolds
Marjorie Reynolds
Joan Marshall
George Cleveland
George Cleveland
Professor Van Dillon
Edward Keane
Edward Keane
Captain Harrigan
Monte Collins
Monte Collins
Abel Krantz
I. Stanford Jolley
I. Stanford Jolley
Frenchie
Pat Flaherty
Pat Flaherty
Train Conductor
HA
Herbert Ashley
Trainman
Lita Chevret
Lita Chevret
Mae Krantz
Ray Bennett
Ray Bennett
Jake Pringle (Uncredited)
Joe Caits
Joe Caits
Detective Conway (Uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Lane Chandler
Inspector in Montreal (Uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Frank Hagney
Detective Joe O'Neill (Uncredited)
WJ
Warren Jackson
Joe, Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
Wilbur Mack
Mr. Gellard (Uncredited)
Ray Turner
Ray Turner
John, Train Porter (Uncredited)
BW
Buck Woods
Willy, Train Porter (Uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
61 min (1h 1m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Midnight Limited about?
The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.
How long is Midnight Limited?
Midnight Limited has a runtime of 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Who stars in Midnight Limited?
The cast of Midnight Limited includes John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane, Monte Collins.
What is the rating of Midnight Limited?
Midnight Limited has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Adventure Crime
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