The Detective's Peril (1916)

The Detective's Peril (1916) poster

Hanging from a rope over the track, the detective seems certain to plunge to death when the oncoming train splits the knot of the rope which has been tied to a rail and slung over the bridge girder. Helen's presence of mind and nerve in swinging out over the river on the other end of the rope and thus balancing the detective until the train has passed prevents the terrible catastrophe. Later, when pursuing the culprits, Helen once more takes her life in her hands by throwing a lasso from the hand car on which they are pursuing the freight over the brake beam, and then crawling hand over hand to the top of the car.

Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

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 Detective's Peril about?
Hanging from a rope over the track, the detective seems certain to plunge to death when the oncoming train splits the knot of the rope which has been tied to a rail and slung over the bridge girder. Helen's presence of mind and nerve in swinging out over the river on the other end of the rope and thus balancing the detective until the train has passed prevents the terrible catastrophe. Later, when pursuing the culprits, Helen once more takes her life in her hands by throwing a lasso from the hand car on which they are pursuing the freight over the brake beam, and then crawling hand over hand to the top of the car.
Who directed The Detective's Peril?
The Detective's Peril was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Detective's Peril?
The Detective's Peril stars Helen Gibson, Clarence Burton, Robyn Adair.
How long is The Detective's Peril?
The Detective's Peril has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Detective's Peril?
The Detective's Peril is a Thriller film.
Where was The Detective's Peril produced?
The Detective's Peril was produced in United States of America.