In Death's Pathway (1916)
Burkett, superintendent of the Western Railway, opposes his daughter's friendship for Dick Benton, one of the company's lawyers, favoring the latter's fellow-worker, Guy Warren. Warren succeeds in putting through a scheme which results in Dick's discharge. The lovers plan to elope and enlist the aid of Helen. But Eleanor's father learns of the move and wires ahead to police officials to board her train and arrest her while he follows in his special. By a daring leap from a handcar to the train Helen succeeds in warning Eleanor of her peril, but is too late, and Helen and Dick are forced to stand idly by while Burkett starts on the return trip in his special, carefully guarding Eleanor.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: June 22, 1916
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- George A. Williams - Mr. Burkett - Eleanor's Father
- Scott Pembroke - Dick Benton
- Pearl Anibus - Eleanor Burkett
- George Routh - Guy Warren
Screenplay
- S.A. Van Patten (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 In Death's Pathway about?
- Burkett, superintendent of the Western Railway, opposes his daughter's friendship for Dick Benton, one of the company's lawyers, favoring the latter's fellow-worker, Guy Warren. Warren succeeds in putting through a scheme which results in Dick's discharge. The lovers plan to elope and enlist the aid of Helen. But Eleanor's father learns of the move and wires ahead to police officials to board her train and arrest her while he follows in his special. By a daring leap from a handcar to the train Helen succeeds in warning Eleanor of her peril, but is too late, and Helen and Dick are forced to stand idly by while Burkett starts on the return trip in his special, carefully guarding Eleanor.
- Who directed In Death's Pathway?
- In Death's Pathway was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in In Death's Pathway?
- In Death's Pathway stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, Pearl Anibus, George Routh.
- How long is In Death's Pathway?
- In Death's Pathway has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is In Death's Pathway?
- In Death's Pathway is a Thriller film.
- Where was In Death's Pathway produced?
- In Death's Pathway was produced in United States of America.