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The Block Signal
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The Block Signal

1926-09-15 · 59 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · Thriller

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 LewisRalph Lewis'Jovial Joe' Ryan
Jean ArthurJean ArthurGrace Ryan
Hugh AllanHugh AllanJack Milford
George ChesebroGeorge ChesebroBert Steele
Sidney FranklinSidney Franklin'Roadhouse' Rosen
Leon Holmes'Unhandy' Andy
Missouri RoyerJim Brennan

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