Roaring Rails (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1924, Roaring Rails is an action and drama film directed by Tom Forman, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A railroad engineer adopts a French orphan while he's fighting in the army in World War I, and takes him back to the US when the war ends. Later the boy needs an eye operation that the engineer can't afford, so he takes the rap for a murder he didn't commit in order to get his son the operation.
Who’s in it. Roaring Rails stars Harry Carey as Big Bill Benson, Frankie Darro as Little Bill, Edith Roberts as Nora Burke and Wallace MacDonald as Malcolm Gregory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Roaring Rails has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roaring Rails page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roaring Rails tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roaring Rails (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roaring Rails change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roaring Rails worth watching?
- Roaring Rails holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roaring Rails?
- Roaring Rails stars Harry Carey, Frankie Darro, Edith Roberts, Wallace MacDonald and Frank Hagney.
- When was Roaring Rails released?
- Roaring Rails was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.