MIDNIGHT LIMITED (1940) John 'Dusty' King & Marjorie Reynolds | Action, Adventure, Crime | B&W

Midnight Limited is a 1940 American mystery film directed by Howard Bretherton and written by Harrison Carter and Charles Williams. The film stars John 'Dusty' King, Marjorie Reynolds, George Cleveland, Edward Keane, Monte Collins and I. Stanford Jolley. It was released on March 20, 1940 by Monogram Pictures.

SYNOPSIS
"Midnight Limited" is a 1940 mystery crime film directed by Howard Bretherton. The film follows detective Val Lennon, who is called in to investigate a series of robberies occurring on a luxurious cross-country train known as the Midnight Limited. When a wealthy passenger is murdered during one of the heists, Lennon must navigate a web of suspects and clues to uncover the truth. With the help of his resourceful assistant, Ruth, Lennon unravels the mystery behind the robberies and the murder, leading to a thrilling conclusion aboard the speeding train.

CAST & CREW
John 'Dusty' King as Val Lennon
Marjorie Reynolds as Ruth Harrison
George Cleveland as Conductor Jim McGrath
Edward Keane as Charles Benton
Monte Collins as Fields
I. Stanford Jolley as D.L. Wallace
Sam Flint as John Harrison

Director: Howard Bretherton
Screenplay: Harrison Carter
Story: Harrison Carter
Producer: A.W. Hackel
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editor: Jack Ogilvie
Music: Frank Sanucci
Production Company: Monogram Pictures
Release Date: April 7, 1940
Country of Origin: United States
Running Time: 64 minutes