16 Nov 1943
Headline
A crime reporter begins to investigate the disappearance of his bosses wife who had witnessed a murder.
Thunder
A train operator's obsession with being on time leads to tragedy for his family.
Top Billed Cast
Lon Chaney Grumpy Anderson
Phyllis Haver Zella
James Murray Tommy
Tom Keene Jim
Frances Morris Molly
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