The Peril of the Rails (1916)
Overview
Apparent carelessness causes Conductor Lawton and his train crew to be laid off for thirty days. A gang of car thieves, pursued by police, jump aboard a freight, and after a stiff combat, succeed in throwing the crew off the speeding train to the ground.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.207 |
Directed By
J. Gunnis Davis
TOP CAST
Helen Gibson
Helen
Robyn Adair
Conductor Lawton
Franklyn Hall
Leader of the Crooks
Clarence Burton
Engineer
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