The Box Car Trap (1915)
Jim, determined to ruin a box car brake test, hides inside, removes the flooring, and ruins the brake apparatus. As a result, the box car runs wild, trapping him inside. Before Helen can sidetrack the runaway, it shoots off the track at Elbow curve, overturning as it topples down the embankment. Helen smashes a hole through the side, braves the flames, crawls into the car, rescues Jim and drags him to safety. But her heroism is too late; Jim dies in her arms.
Director: J.P. McGowan
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: May 1, 1915
Cast
- Helen Holmes - Helen
- George A. Williams - Gerald - Engineer of the Power Plant
- Leo D. Maloney - Jim - Charlie's Boyhood Friend
- Rex Downs - Charlie - Gerald's Son, a Brakeman
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 Box Car Trap about?
- Jim, determined to ruin a box car brake test, hides inside, removes the flooring, and ruins the brake apparatus. As a result, the box car runs wild, trapping him inside. Before Helen can sidetrack the runaway, it shoots off the track at Elbow curve, overturning as it topples down the embankment. Helen smashes a hole through the side, braves the flames, crawls into the car, rescues Jim and drags him to safety. But her heroism is too late; Jim dies in her arms.
- Who directed The Box Car Trap?
- The Box Car Trap was directed by J.P. McGowan.
- Who stars in The Box Car Trap?
- The Box Car Trap stars Helen Holmes, George A. Williams, Leo D. Maloney, Rex Downs.
- How long is The Box Car Trap?
- The Box Car Trap has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Box Car Trap?
- The Box Car Trap is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Box Car Trap produced?
- The Box Car Trap was produced in United States of America.