The Sidetracked Sleeper (1917)
Rupert Winslow, traffic superintendent of the railroad that employs Helen as operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram stating that his wife, who is ill, will be on the midnight express. He calls in Summers, a veteran brakeman on the passenger run and instructs him to watch over Mrs. Winslow and to sidetrack her sleeper if she requires medical attention.
Director: Walter Morton
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: February 17, 1917
Cast
- Helen Gibson - Helen
- George A. Williams - George Summers
- Scott Pembroke
- George Routh - Rupert Winslow
Screenplay
Production: Kalem Company
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 Sidetracked Sleeper about?
- Rupert Winslow, traffic superintendent of the railroad that employs Helen as operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram stating that his wife, who is ill, will be on the midnight express. He calls in Summers, a veteran brakeman on the passenger run and instructs him to watch over Mrs. Winslow and to sidetrack her sleeper if she requires medical attention.
- Who directed The Sidetracked Sleeper?
- The Sidetracked Sleeper was directed by Walter Morton.
- Who stars in The Sidetracked Sleeper?
- The Sidetracked Sleeper stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, George Routh.
- How long is The Sidetracked Sleeper?
- The Sidetracked Sleeper has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Sidetracked Sleeper?
- The Sidetracked Sleeper is a Thriller film.