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The Trail of Danger

The Trail of Danger

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Thriller

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Following the wreck of the pay-car, it is rifled by a band of conspirators. All but one of the band later succeed in making their escape from the town by automobile, but this one is forced to jump aboard a freight train to which is attached the wreck train and huge crane.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

12 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 April 1916

Country

United States of America

Cast

Helen Gibson

Helen Gibson

Helen

George A. Williams

George A. Williams

The Train Despatcher

Roy Watson

Roy Watson

Detective Burton

Harry Schumm

Harry Schumm

2nd Conspirator

Scott Pembroke

Scott Pembroke

1st Conspirator

Ray Lincoln

Ray Lincoln

3rd Conspirator

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