The Lost Special

Nov 25, 1932

4h 0m

★ 4.5

12 CHAPTERS OF TERRIFIC THRILLS and MYSTERY

Overview

A lady reporter and two college students search for the "Gold Special," a train that disappeared without a trace.

Genres

Action

Adventure

Production Companies

Universal Pictures Corporation

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Cast

Tom Hood

Frank Albertson

Bob Collins

Ernie Nevers

Betty Moore

Cecilia Parker

Botter Hood

Francis Ford

Sam Slater

J. Frank Glendon

Horace Moore

Frank Beal

Kate Bland

Caryl Lincoln

Dirk / Detective Dane

Tom London

Gavin

Al Ferguson

Doran

Jack Rube Clifford

Spike

Edmund Cobb

Joe

Joe Bonomo

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