
The Block Signal
Drama · Thriller
Overview
Joe Ryan, a veteran train engineer, is demoted to a flagman position after a disastrous crash-- one caused by his cowardly and opportunistic partner. Though Ryan's failing eyesight is named as the cause of the crash, he's undeterred as he designs an automatic braking invention.
Top Cast


Ralph Lewis
Ralph Lewis
'Jovial Joe' Ryan
Ralph Lewis
'Jovial Joe' Ryan


Jean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Grace Ryan
Jean Arthur
Grace Ryan


Hugh Allan
Hugh Allan
Jack Milford
Hugh Allan
Jack Milford


George Chesebro
George Chesebro
Bert Steele
George Chesebro
Bert Steele


Sidney Franklin
Sidney Franklin
'Roadhouse' Rosen
Sidney Franklin
'Roadhouse' Rosen
Leon Holmes
Leon Holmes
'Unhandy' Andy
Leon Holmes
'Unhandy' Andy
Missouri Royer
Missouri Royer
Jim Brennan
Missouri Royer
Jim Brennan
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