The Block Signal (1926)
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.
Director: Frank O'Connor
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Ralph Lewis as 'Jovial Joe' Ryan |
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Jean Arthur as Grace Ryan |
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Hugh Allan as Jack Milford |
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George Chesebro as Bert Steele |
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Sidney Franklin as 'Roadhouse' Rosen |
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Leon Holmes as 'Unhandy' Andy |
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Missouri Royer as Jim Brennan |
| Directing | Frank O'Connor | Director |
| Writing | Edward J. Meagher | Scenario Writer |
| Writing | F. Oakley Crawford | Story |
| Writing | Frank O'Connor | Scenario Writer |