The Arizona Express | 1924 | Crime Drama

Title: The Arizona Express | 1924 | Crime Drama Director: Tom (Thomas) Buckingham Studio: Fox Film Corporation Starring: Pauline Starke, Evelyn Brent, Anne Cornwall, Harold Goodwin, David Butler, Francis McDonald, Frank Beal, William Humphrey Based on: Stage play by Lincoln J. Carter Release Date: March 23 1924 Runtime: 76 minutes Format: Silent black and white, 35mm Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Crime Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction of David and Lola 00:15:00 Bank robbery plot revealed 00:30:00 Murder and false accusation 00:45:00 Prison escape 01:00:00 Race to deliver evidence 01:15:00 Rescue and resolution --- Summary: The Arizona Express is a 1924 American silent crime drama in which a young man named David Keith is framed for the murder of his uncle, a bank president, as part of a gang’s robbery scheme. With his execution imminent, David’s sister Katherine and a helpful mail clerk race aboard the Arizona Express train to reach the governor in time with evidence to clear his name. The film combines action sequences, melodramatic tension, and a focus on loyalty and justice as the characters battle both criminal conspirators and the ticking clock. --- Background: Directed by Tom Buckingham and produced by Fox Film Corporation, The Arizona Express was adapted from a stage melodrama by Lincoln J. Carter. Its production spanned late 1923 to early 1924 and it was released in March 1924. Prints of the film survive and are held by institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, reflecting its status as an extant silent feature. --- Trivia: The Arizona Express was marketed as a melodrama with extensive train action and stunts. The film survives in archival collections and has been issued on home video formats. It blends crime narrative with railroad adventure motifs typical of 1920s silent cinema. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: March 23 1924 Original Studio / Distributor: Fox Film Corporation Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #TheArizonaExpress #1924Film #SilentFilm #CrimeDrama #FoxFilm #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain