The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight (1915)
Two tramps hold up small-town Ferndale's railway station night operator Helen, lock her in a closet, and escape. Later, standing on a bridge over the freight yards, Helen sees the two bandits aboard an outgoing freight and drops onto the roof of the car from above as it crosses underneath. A chase along the roofs of the speeding cars ensues.
Director: Leo D. Maloney
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: February 6, 1915
Cast
- Helen Holmes - Helen Holmes
- Leo D. Maloney - Bill, a Tramp
- J. Gunnis Davis - Pete, a Tramp
- George A. Williams - The Constable
- Paul Hurst - A Trainman
Screenplay
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
freight train, hold-up robbery, female protagonist, train, silent film, employment termination, heroine, movie serial, silent serial, night operator
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight about?
- Two tramps hold up small-town Ferndale's railway station night operator Helen, lock her in a closet, and escape. Later, standing on a bridge over the freight yards, Helen sees the two bandits aboard an outgoing freight and drops onto the roof of the car from above as it crosses underneath. A chase along the roofs of the speeding cars ensues.
- Who directed The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight?
- The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight was directed by Leo D. Maloney.
- Who stars in The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight?
- The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight stars Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, J. Gunnis Davis, George A. Williams, Paul Hurst.
- How long is The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight?
- The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight?
- The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight produced?
- The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight was produced in United States of America.