The Broken Circuit (1915)
Attempting to prevent an armed robbery in the paymaster's office, Helen is bound and gagged, and the thieves escape on a hand car. With her feet still bound by wire, Helen endeavors to pursue on foot, but stumbles and falls across the rails of the track of an oncoming train.
Director: J.P. McGowan
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 16, 1915
Cast
- Helen Holmes - Helen
- Leo D. Maloney - Thompson - Construction Foreman
- George A. Williams - Wilkens - the Paymaster
- M.J. Murchison - Nashman - the Baggagemaster
Screenplay
- Frank Howard Clark (Story)
- Edward T. Matlack (Story)
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: J.P. McGowan
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Broken Circuit about?
- Attempting to prevent an armed robbery in the paymaster's office, Helen is bound and gagged, and the thieves escape on a hand car. With her feet still bound by wire, Helen endeavors to pursue on foot, but stumbles and falls across the rails of the track of an oncoming train.
- Who directed The Broken Circuit?
- The Broken Circuit was directed by J.P. McGowan.
- Who stars in The Broken Circuit?
- The Broken Circuit stars Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams, M.J. Murchison.
- How long is The Broken Circuit?
- The Broken Circuit has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Broken Circuit?
- The Broken Circuit is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Broken Circuit produced?
- The Broken Circuit was produced in United States of America.