With the Aid of the Wrecker (1916)
Greggs, returning from abroad with a large consignment of precious stones, thwarts the first attempt of Gentleman Joe and his accomplice to rob him at his hotel, but they follow him aboard the train the when he is alone on the observation platform they attack him, and a struggle ensues in which Greggs is finally thrown to the ground from the speeding train. Helen, riding through the hills in an auto, comes upon him before Joe and his pal can alight from the train, Greggs gives her the diamonds and tells her to speed away and rush help back to take care of his injuries.
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: August 19, 1916
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- George A. Williams - Greggs - the Diamond Dealer
- Scott Pembroke - Gentleman Joe
- George Routh - Gentleman Joe's Accomplice
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 With the Aid of the Wrecker about?
- Greggs, returning from abroad with a large consignment of precious stones, thwarts the first attempt of Gentleman Joe and his accomplice to rob him at his hotel, but they follow him aboard the train the when he is alone on the observation platform they attack him, and a struggle ensues in which Greggs is finally thrown to the ground from the speeding train. Helen, riding through the hills in an auto, comes upon him before Joe and his pal can alight from the train, Greggs gives her the diamonds and tells her to speed away and rush help back to take care of his injuries.
- Who directed With the Aid of the Wrecker?
- With the Aid of the Wrecker was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
- Who stars in With the Aid of the Wrecker?
- With the Aid of the Wrecker stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, George Routh.
- How long is With the Aid of the Wrecker?
- With the Aid of the Wrecker has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is With the Aid of the Wrecker?
- With the Aid of the Wrecker is a Thriller film.
- Where was With the Aid of the Wrecker produced?
- With the Aid of the Wrecker was produced in United States of America.