The Mystery Train (1931) (original) (raw)
Joan Lane is hand-cuffed to a police detective on her way to prison when the train derails and she escapes. The fugitive is taken in and hidden by Mrs. Mortimer, a once-wealthy socialite who has been wiped out by the stock market crash. She is using pretty Joan as bait to lure bachelor Ronald Stanhope into a trap. She plans to steal a priceless diamond he brings aboard the Transcontinental Limited. But her scheme grows complicated when Joan and Ronald really fall in love. Meanwhile, a third conspirator steals the gem and sends the train and all of its passengers hurtling towards disaster!
Joan Lane is hand-cuffed to a police detective on her way to prison when the train derails and she escapes. The fugitive is taken in and hidden by Mrs. Mortimer, a once-wealthy socialite who has been wiped out by the stock market crash. She is using pretty Joan as bait to lure bachelor Ronald Stanhope into a trap. She plans to steal a priceless diamond he brings aboard the Transcontinental Limited. But her scheme grows complicated when Joan and Ronald really fall in love. Meanwhile, a third conspirator steals the gem and sends the train and all of its passengers hurtling towards disaster! (less)
Director: Phil Whitman
Writers: Hampton Del Ruth, Phil Whitman
Starring: Hedda Hopper, Marceline Day, Nick Stuart, Bryant Washburn, Al Cooke, Mary MacLaren
Producer: Larry Darmour
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