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1933 · Movie · 1h 3m

The Return Of Casey Jones

Young Jimmy idolizes famed train engineer Casey Jones and is devastated when his hero is killed in a train wreck. The boy grows up to be a railroad engineer, too, but one day the train he is driving loses its brakes and wrecks. Jimmy tries to fix it but has to jump off at the last minute. Unfortunately, stories begin to circulate that he turned coward and jumped off the train first, letting it be destroyed rather than try to save it. He sets out to clear his name.

My take

A classic redemption tale wrapped in railroad adventure. Jimmy fights to reclaim his honor after a catastrophic accident leaves him branded a coward. Perfect for anyone who loves underdog stories with real stakes and old-school grit.

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Cast

Charles StarrettRuth HallGeorge "Gabby" Hayes

Director

John P. McCarthy

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