The House That Jack Built (1916)

Brakeman Jack Foster is the hero of the story. A happily married father of two, his lack of caution while following his dangerous calling is a constant source of worry to his wife and to his close friend conductor Jim Stevens. Jim trying to point out the risks Jack is continually running tells him stories about what leads to a wreck, how the brakeman lost his leg, another man an eye, and how a third man was knocked from the roof of a boxcar when making a coupling. Lesson learned Jack becomes a model of caution and efficiency.

Director: Charles E. Davenport
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: The New York Central Railroad
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The House That Jack Built about?
Brakeman Jack Foster is the hero of the story. A happily married father of two, his lack of caution while following his dangerous calling is a constant source of worry to his wife and to his close friend conductor Jim Stevens. Jim trying to point out the risks Jack is continually running tells him stories about what leads to a wreck, how the brakeman lost his leg, another man an eye, and how a third man was knocked from the roof of a boxcar when making a coupling. Lesson learned Jack becomes a model of caution and efficiency.
Who directed The House That Jack Built?
The House That Jack Built was directed by Charles E. Davenport.
Who stars in The House That Jack Built?
The House That Jack Built stars George Henry, Iva Shepard, Al Franklin Thomas.
How long is The House That Jack Built?
The House That Jack Built has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The House That Jack Built?
The House That Jack Built is a Drama film.
Where was The House That Jack Built produced?
The House That Jack Built was produced in United States of America.