A runaway freight train is running wild toward Benbow; the night mail-train is heading in the opposite direction on the same railroad tracks; and The Midnight Limited, carrying 300 men and women passengers, including his sweetheart, is on the parallel track, with all three coming together at the same point. What's a poor dispatcher to do?.


Is The Midnight Limited worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This silent-era thriller, while a fascinating artifact of its time, demands a certain...
Archivist John
Analysis & IMDb Ratings


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Oscar Apfel

Oscar Apfel
Knowledge Base
Community
Community
Log in to comment.
Sam Allen
Jack Natteford
United States


Further Reading
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Oscar Apfel
Also from Dbcult Archive
The Midnight Limited Review: Is This Silent-Era Thriller Still Worth a Watch?