Railroads were the links that determined a towns economic development. Historian david pietrusza, author of 1932, examines the events that marked presidential races in the united states and germany in 1932, which resulted in. I love the idea of a movie about a train station, too. Among the travelers of varied backgrounds that meet and interact on one night at union depot, a metropolitan train station, are chick and his friend scrap iron, both newly released from prison after serving time for vagrancy.
Thereafter first national pictures was a trade name under which a segment of warner bros. Pueblo union depot pueblo, colorado train stationsdepots. This is a more lavish production than normal with an enormous and detailed set of a railroad station. Douglas fairbanks jr is a hobo playing gentleman for a day in 1932 s union depot costarring joan blondell and guy kibbee. Gallery of 4 movie poster and cover images for union depot 1932. Amid the comings and goings at union depot, onthegrift chic and his pal scrap iron retrieve a dropped baggageclaim ticket. It never quite becomes the grand hotel in a train station it desired to be, but its a nice place to spend a little over an hour nonetheless. Chicks change of class doesnt change him as a person. After getting out of jail, chick miller douglas fairbanks, jr.
Pueblo union depot pueblo, colorado train stations. Today, it is a welcoming destination for all and serves as a major transportation center and dynamic event venue in the heart of the twin cities. Union depot is located in the heart of saint paul and serves as both a major transportation center and dynamic event venue. Films of the united states, 1932 wikimedia commons. Union depot 1932 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Historian david pietrusza, author of 1932, examines the events that marked presidential races in the united states and germany in 1932, which resulted in the election of franklin d. The tulsa union depot is a passenger railway station located in tulsa, oklahoma. Union depot dvdr 1932 warner archive collection mod. The precode drama union depot 1932, december 5 is the picture that got me hooked on the charismatic fairbanks, jr. Kotiikava stream deutsch, kotiikava kostenlos anschauen, kotiikava kostenlos downloaden kotiikava qualitat. Pueblo union depot was constructed in 1889 in the architectural style of richardsonian romanesque by the architect frank v. The following is an overview of 1932 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Media in category films of the united states, 1932 the following 81 files are in this category, out of 81 total.
Public works administration in an artdeco style designed by architect r. Find the perfect douglas fairbanks 1932 stock photo. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to agreement overage terms. Its only a little over an hour long, but it sure made the most of its time. Union depot is a 1932 precode film starring douglas fairbanks, jr.
Union depot is a very busy, fast paced film full of fun coincidences, and those highly improbable circumstances that make classic hollywood fare so refreshing. Demille and starring barbara stanwyck and joel mccrea. Union depot, lobbycard, douglas fairbanks jr, joan blondell, george rosener, 1932. Mystery ranch 1932 streaming sub ita film completo. Union depot is one of those wonderful movies that wastes absolutely no time at all. After downtown saint pauls first union depot 1888 was destroyed by fire, its replacement was completed in 1917. Union depot transit center view on interactive map plan a trip to union depot. Union depot is a social mobility parable, an ode to the common guy and every other person who feels left out when they go to the movies.
The film has a documentary feel starting with the opening credits which are spartan, listing only the stars douglas fairbanks jnr and joan blondell. This movie star paper doll series ran in the arizona daily star in 1935 as an activity for children and a. Nov 01, 2011 union depot is one of those wonderful movies that wastes absolutely no time at all. Now playing at the packard campus theater december 46, 2014. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of union depot with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. In it he finds a shaving kit and a suit of clothes with. Union depot 1932 plot after getting out of jail, chick miller douglas fairbanks, jr. Film continued to be her passion as she played roles in the harold lloyd comedy movie crazy 1932, union depot 1932 with douglas fairbanks jr. Union depot 1932 stream and watch online moviefone. Union depot 1932 cast and crew hobos charles chick miller douglas fairbanks jr. Union depot is one of americas great rail stations from the early 20th century. Based on the novel trouble shooter by western fiction author ernest haycox, the film is about the building of the titular railroad of the same name across the american west. Then in 1932, air rights were sold over the southern tracks for the new chicago main post office.
Hungry and desperate for a break, chick fortuitously comes. He puts on the suit, gets some dinner, and starts looking around the station for a companion for the. Get free 2day shipping on qualified union products or buy products today with buy online pick up in store. The saints ballpark, chs field, is located just blocks from union depot transit center. Union depot is a very impressive warner brothers production from 1932. Both of these buildings were located close to the tracks to. There is a lot to like about this 65 minute precode film from 1932. The kidnappers use union station as the central point for contacting murchison calhouns men are everywhere, vigilant but not interfering, lest. Union depot 1932 backdrops the movie database tmdb. Sucks for 1932s union depot that grand hotel released a few months later that. Located near the mississippi waterfront, union depot would under the direction of saint pauls famed railroad and business tycoon james j. Union depot 1932 hobos charles chick miller douglas fairbanks jr. Union depot 1932 the greeks had a word for them 1932 the crowd roars 1932 the famous ferguson case 1932 make me a star 1932 miss. Now chic can put on airs and impress the dollfaced, downonherluck chorus girl he meets at the station.
Union depot 1932 starring douglas fairbanks jr and joan. If you love precodes, union depot is so up your alley because it is jampacked with precode goodness. Chick fairbanks and scrap iron scratch kibbee are two. The british title for union depot was gentleman for a day, reflecting the crooked fairbanks goodguy turnaround at. The british title for union depot was gentleman for a day, reflecting the crooked fairbanks goodguy turnaround at the end of the film. Released 1932, union depot stars douglas fairbanks jr. Based on a typical wooden train station, the walthers cornerstone ho scale union pacificstyle depot looks at home on steam and dieselera layouts. Union depot, lobbycard, douglas fairbanks jr, joan blondell. The film also has a young william holden in a rare appearance in a film noir, and though the role is nothing special in particular playing a union station police detective, it does offer the viewer a glimpse of holden at the beginning of his career. Few actresses, save maybe miriam hopkins or kay francis, are more closely associated with the era of precode hollywood than playful but toughasnails joan blondell.
This article needs additional citations for verification. Union depot union depot is a movie starring douglas fairbanks jr. Chick fairbanks and scrap iron scratch kibbee are two hobos during the depression, hungry and hanging around union depot to beg for money and look for opportunities to get money. Feb 10, 2015 the kidnappers use union station as the central point for contacting murchison calhouns men are everywhere, vigilant but not interfering, lest the criminal kill the girl after collecting the.
Before the advent of railroads, riverboats were saint pauls, and minnesota territorys, primary connection to the rest of the young nation. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Exit the north side of the building and head east on 4th street east to broadway. Union depot is a 1932 american precode film directed by alfred e.
Hungry and desperate for a break, chick fortuitously comes across across a valise abandoned by a drunken traveler. A sweeping view of all classes during the great depression. To reach the stadium from the transit center, enter union depot and go up one level. At its peak use in the 1940s, union depot accommodated seventy passenger trains a day. This classic combination train station features wood walls with wainscoting, an operators bay, baggage room doors and two different styles of eave brackets and trim plus printed station name signs. The huge depot set built for this film may seem like an unnecessary expenditure, but the set would come in handy for future, less costly warners endeavors. Mar 15, 2008 pueblo union depot was constructed in 1889 in the architectural style of richardsonian romanesque by the architect frank v. First national pictures is a defunct american motion picture distributor and studio founded in 1917. Travelers of different and varied backgrounds meet and interact on one night in a metropolitan train station and its environs. Revitalized and once again welcoming travelers and visitors of all kinds, union depot is what its always beena meeting place, a starting point, a hub of activity, a home to celebrations much anticipated and long remembered. They redeem it for a violin case and open it to find a fortune in cash. Movie title from the film union depot 1932, directed by alfred e. She also appeared in criminal code 1931 with walter huston.
Only a few steps across the parking lot, trailblazers will love the convenience of the iron ore heritage trail system, a 48mile multiuse, paved trail that connects communities by linking regional historic sites and human stories. Union pacific is a 1939 american dramatic western film directed by cecil b. Now playing at the packard campus theater december 46. It was the first central station in the city, unifying the smaller frisco, katey, and santa fe depots.