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Roaring Rails (1924)

Movie ★ 6.9 60 min

Drama Action

A railroad engineer adopts a French orphan while he's fighting in the army in World War I, and takes him back to the US when the war ends. Later the boy needs an eye operation that the engineer can't afford, so he takes the rap for a murder he didn't commit in order to get his son the operation.

Tom Forman Director Doris Dorn Writer Hunt Stromberg Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 20, 1924
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0015284
Language
Studio
Hunt Stromberg Productions

Themes

Cast

Harry Carey Harry Carey Big Bill Benson Frankie Darro Frankie Darro Little Bill Edith Roberts Edith Roberts Nora Burke Wallace MacDonald Wallace MacDonald Malcolm Gregory Frank Hagney Frank Hagney Red Burley Duke R. Lee Duke R. Lee John McFarlane

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Frequently asked questions

What is Roaring Rails about?
A railroad engineer adopts a French orphan while he's fighting in the army in World War I, and takes him back to the US when the war ends. Later the boy needs an eye operation that the engineer can't afford, so he takes the rap for a murder he didn't commit in order to get his son the operation.
Who directed Roaring Rails?
Roaring Rails was directed by Tom Forman.
Who stars in Roaring Rails?
Roaring Rails stars Harry Carey, Frankie Darro, Edith Roberts, Wallace MacDonald.
When was Roaring Rails released?
Roaring Rails is a 1924 drama, action film.
Where can I watch Roaring Rails?
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