The Sun Down Limited

The Sun Down Limited is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 30th Our Gang short subject released. The title is a play on the Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited train service. The Sun Down Limited was remade in 1929 during the sound era as Railroadin'.

The Sun Down Limited
Directed byRobert F. McGowan
Written byHal Roach
H. M. Walker
Produced byHal Roach
StarringJoe Cobb
Jackie Condon
Mickey Daniels
Allen Hoskins
Mary Kornman
Andy Samuel
Sonny Loy
Ivadell Carter
Gabe Saienz
Lassie Lou Ahern
Peggy Ahern
Pal the Dog
Edited byT. J. Crizer
Distributed byPathé Exchange
Release date
  • September 21, 1924 (1924-09-21)
Running time
25:43
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent with English intertitles

Plot

The gang play around the railyard until Joe and Mickey get them kicked out for taking an engine for a joyride. The kids try to play with Toughy and his train but are rebuked, so they build their own railroad instead. When the girls leave Toughy for the gang's railroad, a jealous Toughy runs the gangs train off the tracks and into the city streets.

Cast

The Gang

Additional cast
  • Ivadell Carter as Mary's friend
  • Gabe Saienz as Toughey
  • Lassie Lou Ahern as train passenger
  • Peggy Ahern as train passenger
  • Pal the Dog as Toughey's dog

References
  1. "Silent Era: The Sun Down Limited". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
  2. Hal Erickson (2011). "New York Times: The Sun Down Limited". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2008.


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