

The Block Signal
1926-09-15 · 59 min · ★ 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.
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- Frank O'Connor
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Ralph Lewis'Jovial Joe' Ryan
Jean ArthurGrace Ryan
Hugh AllanJack Milford
George ChesebroBert Steele
Sidney Franklin'Roadhouse' RosenTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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