The Sun Down Limited
The Sun Down Limited is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 30th Our Gang short subject released. The title is a play on the Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited train service. The Sun Down Limited was remade in 1929 during the sound era as Railroadin'.
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Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
Produced by | Hal Roach |
Written by | Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
Starring | Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Mickey Daniels Allen Hoskins Mary Kornman Andy Samuel Sonny Loy Ivadell Carter Gabe Saienz Lassie Lou Ahern Peggy Ahern Pal the Dog |
Edited by | T. J. Crizer |
Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 25:43 |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent |
Plot
The gang play around the railyard until Joe and Mickey get them kicked out for taking an engine for a joyride. The kids try to play with Toughy and his train but are rebuked, so they build their own railroad instead. When the girls leave Toughy for the gang's railroad, a jealous Toughy runs the gangs train off the tracks and into the city streets.
Cast
The Gang
- Joe Cobb — Joe
- Jackie Condon — Jackie
- Mickey Daniels — Mickey
- Allen Hoskins — Farina
- Mary Kornman — Mary
- Andy Samuel — Andy
- Sonny Loy — Sing Joy
Additional cast
- Ivadell Carter — Mary's friend
- Gabe Saienz — Toughey
- Lassie Lou Ahern — train passenger
- Peggy Ahern — train passenger
- Pal the Dog — Toughey's dog
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References
- "Silent Era: The Sun Down Limited". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- "New York Times: The Sun Down Limited". NY Times. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
External links
- The Sun Down Limited on IMDb
- The short film The Sun Down Limited is available for free download at the Internet Archive
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