A train engineer and his fireman are best friends, until the engineer breaks up a romance between his pal and a trampy girl he knows is no good for him, which also breaks up their friendship. The fireman's life starts to fall apart, and he is soon arrested for a murder he didn't commit, but is tried, convicted and sentenced to death.
Alright, so 'The Greyhound Limited' from way back when… is it worth pulling up today? Well, if you’re someone who loves diving into silent-era dramas, especially ones with a good dose of melodrama and a train or two, then yeah, probably. You’ll get a kick out of it. If you’re looking for modern pacing or subtle perform...
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"Alright, so 'The Greyhound Limited' from way back when… is it worth pulling up today? Well, if you’re someone who loves diving into silent-era dramas, especially ones with a good dose of melodrama and a train or two, then yeah, probably. You’ll get a kick out of it. If you’re looking for modern pacing or subtle performances, this one might feel a bit like watching paint dry, but man, does it deliver on the dramatic beats. 🚂 The whole thing starts with Lew Harvey’s engineer and Ernest Shields’ ..."
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