The Block Signal

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Ralph Lewis 'Jovial Joe' Ryan

Jean Arthur Grace Ryan

Hugh Allan Jack Milford

George Chesebro Bert Steele

Sidney Franklin 'Roadhouse' Rosen