A Railroader's Bravery (1915)
Overview
When Helen learns that wiretappers have make a prisoner of Henry, the relief operator, she severs the wire being tapped, boards a freight train, uncouples the engine, and pursues the tappers, who are in a gasoline speeder. She eventually rescues Henry and captures Noyes, the head of the gang, who is then placed under arrest.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.338 |
Directed By
J.P. McGowan
TOP CAST
Helen Holmes
Helen
J.P. McGowan
Thomas - the Chief of the Gang
Leo D. Maloney
The Chief's Lieutenant
George Robinson
Henry
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