"DISASTER! Doomed to death in a dynamite-loaded mine!" 16 July 1940 Drama, Crime 60 mins
A reporter on a visit to his hometown hears of dangerous conditions at the local coal mine, and proceeds to investigate.
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Richard Arlen as Walter Norton
Andy Devine as Tolliver Higgenbotham
Kathryn Adams as Linda Connor
Paul Fix as Matthews
Mary Treen as Nina Norton
Cliff Clark as Archie Connor
Pat Flaherty as Johnson
Maude Allen as Mom Norton
James C. Morton as Joseph Aloysius Stacey (as James Norton)
Tom Chatterton as Dr. Lukas
Henry Roquemore as David Phillips, editor
Claire Du Brey as Henderson's Secretary
Christy Cabanne Director
Sam Robins Screenplay
Clarence Upson Young Writer
Sam Robins Story
Charles Carroll Sound Recordist
El Halcon Negro Trailer
United States 16 July 1940
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