A phantom criminal is at work aboard the night train from New York to
Montreal, leaving his victims bound, gagged and penniless. Joan Marshall is
victimized but vows to see the Phantom captured and joins forces with detective
Val Lennon. Lennon is stumped when the thief murders his best agent and slips
through his fingers with $60,000 in cash, vanishing without a trace. Risking his
life to bring the killer to justice, Lennon goes undercover. Posing as a rich
traveler, he prepares for a final confrontation with the phantom.
Howard Bretherton's Midnight Limited ranks with the best of the 1940's
Monogram thrillers, combining elements of mystery, romance and action with an
excellent cast. Marjorie Reynolds revives the energetic, spunky character that
made her a favorite as the girl reporter in the Mr. Wong series while George
Cleveland (Gramps from the "Lassie" TV series) gives a tremendously entertaining
performance as an eccentric alcoholic.
Starring: John King & Marjorie Reynolds Directed by: Howard P. Bretherton
