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  1. Movies
  2. Escape From Limbo

Escape From Limbo

1953
25m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

25m

Storyline

The bizarre tale of Pennsylvania Railroad fireman Henry who is involved in a hunting accident. He ends up in Limbo where a supernatural figure explains that he is now required to cause accidents on the railroad line to gather other souls for his patron. This unique premise allows the filmmakers to show nearly all types of accidents, from switch weights dropped on feet to maiming and — death.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
25m
Jan 1, 1953
Director
C. E. Gallagher
Production
Unifilm
Unifilm
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Fred Gwynne

Fred Gwynne

Tallow Pot Thompson

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