The Lightning Express
The Lightning Express is a 1930 American Universal film serial, featuring the adventures of "Whispering Smith" (played by Al Ferguson). This serial is considered a lost film. The serial's story focuses on whether a railroad will be allowed to cross a family's property. Production. "The Lightning Express" was based on "Whispering Smith Speaks" by Frank H. Spearman. Released by Universal on June 3, 1930, it was a remake of "Whispering Smith Rides" (1927).