The Block Signal

Drama, Thriller

🏆 Fan Favorite

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Frank O'Connor

Status Released

Release Date 1926-09-15

Storyline

Joe Ryan, a veteran train engineer, is demoted to a flagman position after a disastrous crash-- one caused by his cowardly and opportunistic partner. Though Ryan's failing eyesight is named as the cause of the crash, he's undeterred as he designs an automatic braking invention.