The Mystery Train (film)

This article is about the 1931 Phil Whitman film. For the 1989 Jim Jarmusch film, see Mystery Train (film).

The Mystery Train is a 1931 American film directed by Phil Whitman.

The Mystery Train
Theatrical poster for film
Directed by	Phil Whitman
Written by	Hampton Del Ruth (story and scenario) Phil Whitman (story and scenario)
Produced by	Larry Darmour (producer)
Starring	See below
Cinematography	James S. Brown Jr.
Edited by	Dwight Caldwell
Release date	August 1, 1931 (1931-08-01)
Running time	62 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Marian Radcliffe and William Mortimer (her lawyer) help Joan Lane, who was wrongly convicted, escape from police custody after a train wreck. Radcliffe then uses Lane in a scheme to have her marry Ronald Stanhope; so Marian can avoid having to declare bankruptcy after she lost heavily in the stock market.

Cast

• Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Marian Radcliffe
• Marceline Day as Joan Lane
• Nick Stuart as Ronald Stanhope
• Bryant Washburn as William Mortimer
• Al Cooke as The Bridegroom
• Mary MacLaren as Nurse
• Carol Tevis as The Bride
• Joseph W. Girard as Sheriff
• Spec O'Donnell as Caddy
• Eddie Fetherston as Archie Benson

External links

• The Mystery Train at IMDb
• The Mystery Train is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive