Danger Lights (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1930, Danger Lights is a drama and adventure film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 74 minutes. “World's Greatest Railroad Talk Thriller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Head railroad man Dan is as ugly as he is honorable. When he spots a drifter who'd hopped a freight held up by a landslide, Dan offers the man a job; then he finds the man was a railroader, too, and takes him under his wing. Engaged to Mary, Dan doesn't notice the growing attraction between his protégé and his intended but focuses instead on running the railroad.
Who’s in it. Danger Lights stars Louis Wolheim as Dan Thorn, Robert Armstrong as Larry Doyle, Jean Arthur as Mary Ryan and Hugh Herbert as Professor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Danger Lights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danger Lights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danger Lights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danger Lights (1930)?
- In US, Danger Lights is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Danger Lights worth watching?
- Danger Lights holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danger Lights?
- Danger Lights stars Louis Wolheim, Robert Armstrong, Jean Arthur, Hugh Herbert and Frank Sheridan.
- When was Danger Lights released?
- Danger Lights was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.