The Governor's Special (1916)
The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: April 22, 1916
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- Scott Pembroke - Tom Arnold (as P.S.Pembroke)
- True Boardman - Detective Stanton
- George A. Williams - The Governor (as George Williams)
- Roy Watson - Glen Nash
- Harry Schumm - 1st Nash Henchman
- Hoot Gibson - 2nd Nash Henchman (as Ed Gibson)
Screenplay
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: J. Gunnis Davis
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Governor's Special about?
- The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
- Who directed The Governor's Special?
- The Governor's Special was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in The Governor's Special?
- The Governor's Special stars Helen Gibson, Scott Pembroke, True Boardman, George A. Williams, Roy Watson, Harry Schumm.
- How long is The Governor's Special?
- The Governor's Special has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Governor's Special?
- The Governor's Special is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Governor's Special produced?
- The Governor's Special was produced in United States of America.