The Lightning Express
1930, English. Directed by Henry MacRae.
A railroad needs to cross the land belonging to a young woman. Her crooked guardian tries to cheat her so he can get the right-of-way.
- Runtime
- 3h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 2 June 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank H. Spearman
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The Lightning Express runs 220 minutes (3h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lightning Express on?
The Lightning Express isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 June 1930. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lightning Express?
If you liked The Lightning Express, try Union Pacific, The Missouri Breaks, Frontera.
Who directed The Lightning Express?
The Lightning Express (1930) was directed by Henry MacRae and stars Lane Chandler, Louise Lorraine, Al Ferguson.