The Broken Train (1915)
Helen spotting two jewel robbers sever the telegraph wires and hop onto a passing freight, jumps into a racing auto and takes off in pursuit. In the meantime, the freight's brakes fail, and the train breaks in two. Helen, on a road parallel to the tracks, leaps onto a flat car, runs forward, informs the train crew what has happened, and captures the crooks.
Director: J.P. McGowan
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: May 22, 1915
Cast
- Helen Holmes - Helen
- J.P. McGowan - Warren - Railroad Employee
- Leo D. Maloney - Norris - a Crook
- Rex Downs - Wheeler - a Crook
Screenplay
- 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 Train about?
- Helen spotting two jewel robbers sever the telegraph wires and hop onto a passing freight, jumps into a racing auto and takes off in pursuit. In the meantime, the freight's brakes fail, and the train breaks in two. Helen, on a road parallel to the tracks, leaps onto a flat car, runs forward, informs the train crew what has happened, and captures the crooks.
- Who directed The Broken Train?
- The Broken Train was directed by J.P. McGowan.
- Who stars in The Broken Train?
- The Broken Train stars Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan, Leo D. Maloney, Rex Downs.
- How long is The Broken Train?
- The Broken Train has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Broken Train?
- The Broken Train is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Broken Train produced?
- The Broken Train was produced in United States of America.