A Race for a Life (1916)
Overview
A college boy's prank imperils the life of the railroad president's son who has worked his way up to engineer in his course that starts "from the bottom." Tied to the engine, the son is speeding on a runaway engine toward the Flicker Creek bridge which has been swept away by the floods.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.086 |
Directed By
J. Gunnis Davis
TOP CAST
Helen Gibson
Helen
Robyn Adair
Steve
Charles Mulgro
The President of the Railroad
Scott Pembroke
The Son of the President of the Railroad
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