The Lightning Express

The Lightning Express is a 1930 American pre-Code Universal film serial, featuring the adventures of "Whispering Smith" (played by Al Ferguson). This serial is considered a lost film.

The serial's story focuses on whether a railroad will be allowed to cross a family's property.

Cast

• Lane Chandler as Jack Venable
• Louise Lorraine as Bobbie
• Al Ferguson as detective Whispering Smith
• Greta Granstedt as Kate
• J. Gordon Russell as Frank Sayer, the villain
• John Oscar as Bill Lewellyn
• Martin Cichy as Hank
• Bob Reeves as Floyd Griswell
• James Pierce as henchman
• Robert Kelly as henchman

Production

The Lightning Express was based on "Whispering Smith Speaks" by Frank H. Spearman. Released by Universal on June 3, 1930, it was a remake of Whispering Smith Rides (1927).

Chapter titles

1. A Shot in the Dark
2. A Scream of Terror
3. Dangerous Rails
4. The Death Trap
5. Tower of Terror
6. A Call for Help
7. The Runaway Freight
8. The Showdown
9. The Secret Survey
10. Cleared Tracks

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See also

• List of film serials by year
• List of film serials by studio

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