25 Nov 1932
The Lost Special
A lady reporter and two college students search for the "Gold Special," a train that disappeared without a trace.
Top Billed Cast
Grace Cunard Kitty Gray
Francis Ford Count Frederick
Eddie Polo Rolleaux
Harry Schumm King Michael II
Ernest Shields Count Sacchio
W.C. Canfield Gorgas the Outlaw
Reece Gardner The Apache (as Reese Gardner)
Doc Crane Pawnbroker
Harry Mann Frederick's Servant
Lew Short Prime Minister (as Lewis Short)
Edward Clark Frederick's Henchman (as E.A. Clarke)
George Utell Frederick's Henchman (as G.J. Uttal)
Bert Wilson Confidante to Frederick
Mina Cunard The King's Sweetheart
Jack Holt Captain Williams
Mark Fenton King of Grahaffen
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