Railroadin'
Seen it?1929 | 19 min | Comedy, Family
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone looking to switch off and smile and families. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 19 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
The gang is playing around the railroad station, and Joe and Chubby's father, an engineer, lectures against the kids playing in such a dangerous area. True to his word, after Joe and Chubby's father leaves, a crazy man starts a train with most of the kids on it, save for Farina who is nearly run over several times. Once Farina manages to climb aboard himself, the kids attempt to stop the runaway locomotive, but have no luck until the engine crashes into a grocery truck. As it turns out, however, the entire incident is revealed to be a dream Farina had as Joe and Chubby's father lectured the kids about rail-yard safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert F. McGowan
- Bobby 'Wheezer' HutchinsWheezer
- Joe CobbJoe
- Allen 'Farina' HoskinsFarina
- Mary Ann JacksonMary Ann
- Harry SpearHarry
- Norman ChaneyChubby
- Jean DarlingJean
- Helen Jerome Eddy
- Ed BrandenburgBrakeman
- Mrs. Norman T. ChaneyPassenger