The Hazards of Helen (1917)
Overview
The Hazards of Helen is an American melodramatic adventure film serial of 119 twelve-minute episodes released between November 7, 1914 and February 24, 1917. Most episodes of this serial are presumed lost.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.473 |
Directed By
J.P. McGowan
J. Gunnis Davis
TOP CAST
Helen Holmes
Helen
Helen Gibson
Helen
J.P. McGowan
Various roles
Ethel Clisbee
Mrs. Benton [Ch. 1] / Mrs. Blake [Ch. 3]
Pearl Hoxie
Fanny Benton - the Child
George A. Williams
Various Role
Paul Hurst
Benton - a Foreman
Hoot Gibson
Messenger / Etzer
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