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The Lost Special
The Lost Special

The Lost Special

12 CHAPTERS OF TERRIFIC THRILLS and MYSTERY

Genres

ActionAdventure

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

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

240 mins

Rating

4.5/10

Release Date

25 November 1932

Country

United States of America

Cast

Frank Albertson

Frank Albertson

Tom Hood

Ernie Nevers

Ernie Nevers

Bob Collins

Cecilia Parker

Cecilia Parker

Betty Moore

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Botter Hood

J. Frank Glendon

J. Frank Glendon

Sam Slater

Frank Beal

Frank Beal

Horace Moore

Caryl Lincoln

Caryl Lincoln

Kate Bland

Tom London

Tom London

Dirk / Detective Dane

Al Ferguson

Al Ferguson

Gavin

Jack Rube Clifford

Jack Rube Clifford

Doran

Edmund Cobb

Edmund Cobb

Spike

Joe Bonomo

Joe Bonomo

Joe

George Magrill

George Magrill

Lefty

Harold Nelson

Harold Nelson

Prof. Wilson

George DeNormand

George DeNormand

Henchman

William Gould

William Gould

Steele [Ch. 1]

Reb Russell

Reb Russell

One of Bob's College Pals

Larry Steers

Larry Steers

Maitre d', Red Lantern Cafe [Ch. 3]

Harry Strang

Harry Strang

Eddie, Waiter at Red Lantern Cafe [Ch. 3]

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