The Sun Down Limited

The Sun Down Limited is a 1924 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan.[1][2] It was the 30th Our Gang short subject released. The title is a play on the Southern Pacific Railroad's Sunset Limited train service. The Sun Down Limited was remade in 1929 during the sound era as Railroadin'.

The Sun Down Limited
Directed by	Robert F. McGowan
Produced by	Hal Roach
Written by	Hal Roach H. M. Walker
Starring	Joe Cobb Jackie Condon Mickey Daniels Allen Hoskins Mary Kornman Andy Samuel Sonny Loy Ivadell Carter Gabe Saienz Lassie Lou Ahern Peggy Ahern Pal the Dog
Edited by	T. J. Crizer
Distributed by	Pathé Exchange
Release date	September 21, 1924
Running time	25:43
Country	United States
Language	Silent

Plot

The gang play around the railyard until Joe and Mickey get them kicked out for taking an engine for a joyride. The kids try to play with Toughy and his train but are rebuked, so they build their own railroad instead. When the girls leave Toughy for the gang's railroad, a jealous Toughy runs the gangs train off the tracks and into the city streets.

Cast

The Gang

• Joe Cobb — Joe
• Jackie Condon — Jackie
• Mickey Daniels — Mickey
• Allen Hoskins — Farina
• Mary Kornman — Mary
• Andy Samuel — Andy
• Sonny Loy — Sing Joy

Additional cast

• Ivadell Carter — Mary's friend
• Gabe Saienz — Toughey
• Lassie Lou Ahern — train passenger
• Peggy Ahern — train passenger
• Pal the Dog — Toughey's dog

References

1. "Silent Era: The Sun Down Limited". silentera. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
2. "New York Times: The Sun Down Limited". NY Times. Retrieved September 13, 2008.

External links

• The Sun Down Limited at IMDb
• The short film The Sun Down Limited is available for free download at the Internet Archive