Danger Patrol
Danger Patrol

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Danger Patrol

1937
Movie
59 min
English

An explosives carrier at an oil field falls in love with a colleague's daughter.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Hamilton MacFaddenGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

When a train engineer is framed for a crime he didn't commit, his loyal engineer friend steps in to clear his name. The investigation uncovers a larger conspiracy involving sabotage and greed within the railroad company. They must race against time to expose the truth before further disaster strikes.

Critical Reception

Danger Patrol received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics praised its fast-paced action and thrilling sequences, particularly those involving the trains. However, some noted that the plot could be somewhat predictable, and character development was occasionally thin.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting train-based action sequences.

  • The plot was considered somewhat formulaic by some reviewers.

  • Performances were generally seen as adequate for the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Danger Patrol (1937) is not readily available through general Google user review tracking.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the B-unit of RKO Radio Pictures, known for turning out a steady stream of programmer films, often with modest budgets but engaging storylines.

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