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The Peril of the Rails

The Peril of the Rails

Genres

Thriller

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Apparent carelessness causes Conductor Lawton and his train crew to be laid off for thirty days. A gang of car thieves, pursued by police, jump aboard a freight, and after a stiff combat, succeed in throwing the crew off the speeding train to the ground.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

12 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

12 February 1916

Country

United States of America

Cast

Helen Gibson

Helen Gibson

Helen

Robyn Adair

Robyn Adair

Conductor Lawton

Franklyn Hall

Franklyn Hall

Leader of the Crooks

Clarence Burton

Clarence Burton

Engineer

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