Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ralph Lewis
'Jovial Joe' Ryan
Lead
Jean Arthur
Grace Ryan
Hugh Allan
Jack Milford
George Chesebro
Bert Steele
Sidney Franklin
'Roadhouse' Rosen
LH
Leon Holmes
'Unhandy' Andy
MR
Missouri Royer
Jim Brennan
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank O'Connor's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Block Signal is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
