The Sun Down Limited
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| Directed by | Robert F. McGowan |
| Written by | Hal Roach H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Joe 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 by | T. J. Crizer |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 25:43 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
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 to be released.[3] 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'.
Plot[edit]
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[edit]
The Gang[edit]
- Joe Cobb as Joe
- Jackie Condon as Jackie
- Mickey Daniels as Mickey
- Allen Hoskins as Farina
- Mary Kornman as Mary
- Andy Samuel as Andy
- Sonny Loy as Sing Joy
Additional cast[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "Silent Era: The Sun Down Limited". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard; Bann, Richard W. (1977). Our Gang: The Life and Times of the Little Rascals. Crown Publishers. pp. 47–48. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
External links[edit]
- The Sun Down Limited at IMDb
- The short film The Sun Down Limited is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive.
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