The Wrecked Station (1917)
Helen, the telegraph operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram for Sydney Wayne, superintendent of the Graham Gravel plant, advising him that the plant has changed ownership and that Stanton Grey accompanied by his daughter Edith, is on his way to Lone Point to inspect the property. Wayne is startled because he has gambled away the company's money and realizes that his books will not balance. Fortune appears to favor him when Grey is carried into the station unconscious as the result of an automobile accident. He extracts Grey's wallet from his pocket but Cole, the gambler, who has trailed Wayne gets a photograph of him in the act. With the photographic evidence, the gambler tries to blackmail Wayne.
Director: Walter Morton
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 20, 1917
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen, Operator at Lone Point
- George A. Williams - Stanton Grey
- George Routh - Sydney Wayne, Superintendant of the Gravel Plant
- Ethylyn Chrisman - His Daughter Edith
- Richard Johnson - Cole, a Gambler
Screenplay
- Sam Taylor (Story)
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Walter Morton
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wrecked Station about?
- Helen, the telegraph operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram for Sydney Wayne, superintendent of the Graham Gravel plant, advising him that the plant has changed ownership and that Stanton Grey accompanied by his daughter Edith, is on his way to Lone Point to inspect the property. Wayne is startled because he has gambled away the company's money and realizes that his books will not balance. Fortune appears to favor him when Grey is carried into the station unconscious as the result of an automobile accident. He extracts Grey's wallet from his pocket but Cole, the gambler, who has trailed Wayne gets a photograph of him in the act. With the photographic evidence, the gambler tries to blackmail Wayne.
- Who directed The Wrecked Station?
- The Wrecked Station was directed by Walter Morton.
- Who stars in The Wrecked Station?
- The Wrecked Station stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, George Routh, Ethylyn Chrisman, Richard Johnson.
- How long is The Wrecked Station?
- The Wrecked Station has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Wrecked Station?
- The Wrecked Station is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Wrecked Station produced?
- The Wrecked Station was produced in United States of America.