The Race for a Siding
Genres
Overview
Through an accomplice the band of conspirators preying on railroads succeed in having the boxcar loaded with auto tires sidetracked at Lone Point instead of being taken on to its rightful destination. They are getting away with the valuable shipment when Helen takes a hand in the affair. While each of the trio carries a load of tires back to the autos which are in a sheltered spot, Helen hurriedly climbs the side of the boxcar and releasing the brakes the car, with its heavy load, starts down grade at great speed.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
12 min
Release Date
1916-04-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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