The Perilous Swing
Genres
Overview
Helen is enjoying a ride on her horse, "Hazard," after her day's work, when news comes that "Red" Purdy and his aides are escaping after making a big haul. When the automobile in which they are escaping breaks down they take to a handcar. Helen pursues them down the track while the Sheriff and his posse set out to head them off on a short cut.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
12 min
Release Date
1916-02-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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Helen Gibson
Helen
Clarence Burton
The Sheriff
Franklyn Hall
Red Purdy
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