The Fast Express

The Fast Express

The Fast Express

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The Fast Express

"A three ring circus of melodramatic episodes, thrills that cost a fortune and were worth it. Mighty train wrecks, devastating forest fires, huge landslides, break-neck riding feats."

1924

5h 0m

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Action

Drama

Thriller

Western

Overview

15 chapter adventure serial: 1. Facing the Crisis 2. Vanishing Diamonds 3. Woman of Mystery 4. Haunted House 5. Perils of the City 6. Cipher Message 7. Bandit Raiders 8. Impostor's Scheme 9. Falsely Accused 10. Path of Danger 11. The Abduction 12. The Trial Run 13. The False Summons 14. Black Treasure 15. Retribution

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Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

William Duncan

Brent McAdams

William Duncan

Acting

Edith Johnson

Lucille Worth

Edith Johnson

Acting

Eva Gordon

Rita

Eva Gordon

Acting

Albert J. Smith

Edward Winston

Albert J. Smith

Acting

Harry Woods

Tom Boyd

Harry Woods

Acting

John Cossar

Unknown Role

John Cossar

Acting

Harry Carter

Unknown Role

Harry Carter

Acting

Edward Cecil

Christopher Langley

No Image

Acting

Jim Welch

Theobold Mason

No Image

Acting

Joe Dominguez

Black Tony

No Image

Acting

Mabel Randall

Unknown Role

No Image

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