The Human Telegram (1916)
To prevent a three mile journey around the mountain the telegraph wires at the construction camp have been strung over the precipice from the station on the mountain top. The operator is discharged when the superintendent suspects him of treachery and Helen is transferred to the station. Later, after the former operator has enlisted the aid of crooked brokers to use his knowledge in ruining the value of the road's stock, he receives an opportunity to get revenge on the superintendent.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: May 6, 1916
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- Harry Schumm - The Discharged Operator
- George A. Williams - The President of the Western Railway
- Roy Watson - The Mine Foreman
- Scott Pembroke - Superintendent Purdy
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: J. Gunnis Davis
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Human Telegram about?
- To prevent a three mile journey around the mountain the telegraph wires at the construction camp have been strung over the precipice from the station on the mountain top. The operator is discharged when the superintendent suspects him of treachery and Helen is transferred to the station. Later, after the former operator has enlisted the aid of crooked brokers to use his knowledge in ruining the value of the road's stock, he receives an opportunity to get revenge on the superintendent.
- Who directed The Human Telegram?
- The Human Telegram was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in The Human Telegram?
- The Human Telegram stars Helen Gibson, Harry Schumm, George A. Williams, Roy Watson, Scott Pembroke.
- How long is The Human Telegram?
- The Human Telegram has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Human Telegram?
- The Human Telegram is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Human Telegram produced?
- The Human Telegram was produced in United States of America.