The Spiked Switch (1916)
Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: June 3, 1916
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- George A. Williams - Engineer Trent
- Roy Watson - The Chief Dispatcher
- Pearl Anibus - Ruth Trent - the Engineer's Daughter
- Scott Pembroke - Hume - the Fireman
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. Gunnis Davis
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spiked Switch about?
- Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.
- Who directed The Spiked Switch?
- The Spiked Switch was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in The Spiked Switch?
- The Spiked Switch stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Roy Watson, Pearl Anibus, Scott Pembroke.
- How long is The Spiked Switch?
- The Spiked Switch has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Spiked Switch?
- The Spiked Switch is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Spiked Switch produced?
- The Spiked Switch was produced in United States of America.