West Bound Limited (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, West Bound Limited is an action and adventure film directed by Ford Beebe. “A RAILROADING FOOL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Talbot works as a dispatcher at a small rural railway station. One rainy night, shortly after a company payroll has arrived at the station, a masked criminal arrives to steal it. Talbot intercepts the villain's plan and a struggle ensues. He manages to fight off the masked man and save the payroll. But during the fight he is away from his station and misses a call to change the tracks for an oncoming train. This causes a terrible train crash resulting in many lost lives.
Who’s in it. West Bound Limited stars Lyle Talbot as Dave Tolliver aka Bob Kirk, Polly Rowles as Janet Martin, Frank Reicher as Pop Martin and Henry Brandon as Joe Forbes, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch West Bound Limited page.
If you liked it. Fans of West Bound Limited 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 West Bound Limited (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for West Bound Limited change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in West Bound Limited?
- West Bound Limited stars Lyle Talbot, Polly Rowles, Frank Reicher, Henry Brandon and Henry Hunter.
- When was West Bound Limited released?
- West Bound Limited was released in 1937.