The Great Train Robbery

1941 1h 2m EN

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8.3

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★8.3TMDB · 3

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Synopsis

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Tom Logan is a railroad detective who takes it upon himself to halt the activities of his crooked brother Duke. Duke and his henchman have stolen an entire gold train, including the passengers......

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bob Steele
Tom Logan
Claire Carleton
Kay Stevens
Milburn Stone
Duke Logan
Helen MacKellar
Mrs. Logan
Si Jenks
Whiskers
Monte Blue
The Super
Hal Taliaferro
Pierce
Jay Novello
Santos

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joseph Kane
Writers: Olive Cooper, Robert T. Shannon, Garnett Weston
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 62-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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85 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joseph Kane, shot by Reggie Lanning. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ross DiMaggio. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lester Orlebeck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Bob Steele and Claire Carleton and Milburn Stone carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0033680 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joseph Kane directs. Reggie Lanning behind the camera. Ross DiMaggio scores. Lester Orlebeck cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 62-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
285 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Joseph Kane, shot by Reggie Lanning. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ross DiMaggio. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Lester Orlebeck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bob Steele and Claire Carleton and Milburn Stone carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0033680 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.