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The Sun Down Limited

1924 film

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'.

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Plot

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

The Gang

Additional cast

  • 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

  1. [1]
    "Silent Era: The Sun Down Limited". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
  2. [2]
    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.
  3. [3]
    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.


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