

The Lost Special(1932)
12 CHAPTERS OF TERRIFIC THRILLS and MYSTERY
A lady reporter and two college students search for the "Gold Special," a train that disappeared without a trace.
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A lady reporter and two college students search for the "Gold Special," a train that disappeared without a trace.
Release Date
1932-11-25
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12 CHAPTERS OF TERRIFIC THRILLS and MYSTERY
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