Twisted Rails

Twisted Rails

NR 1934 · 58 min · ★ 5.5 · Crime

A railroad employee finds out the identity of "The Wrecker", a criminal who is deliberately causing trains to crash. However, before he can disclose the crook's name, he is shot and killed. A passenger aboard the train volunteers to go after the killer and bring "The Wrecker" to justice.

Directed by Albert Herman · Written by L.V. Jefferson

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