Movie Description
The Spiked Switch
(1916)Overview
Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.
Featured Crew
- Director : J. Gunnis Davis
- Cast : Helen Gibson,George A. Williams,Roy Watson,Pearl Anibus,Scott Pembroke
Cast
Helen
Engineer Trent
The Chief Dispatcher
Ruth Trent - the Engineer's Daughter
Hume - the Fireman
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Facts
Original TitleThe Spiked Switch
Status Released
Release Information
-
1916-06-03
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 12m
Production CompaniesKalem Company
Genres
- Thriller
