The Switchtower (1913)
"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
Director: Anthony O'Sullivan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: June 15, 1913
Cast
- Henry B. Walthall - The Switchman
- Lionel Barrymore - First Counterfeiter
- Claire McDowell - The Switchman's Wife
- Marion Emmons - The Switchman's Son
- Charles West - Second Counterfeiter
- John T. Dillon - Third Counterfeiter
- William A. Carroll - First Federal Agent
- Frank Evans - Second Federal Agent
- George Beranger - A Tramp
- Anthony O'Sullivan - The Storekeeper
Screenplay
- George Hennessy (Story)
Production: Biograph Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anthony O'Sullivan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Switchtower about?
- "He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
- Who directed The Switchtower?
- The Switchtower was directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.
- Who stars in The Switchtower?
- The Switchtower stars Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Claire McDowell, Marion Emmons, Charles West, John T. Dillon.
- How long is The Switchtower?
- The Switchtower has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Switchtower?
- The Switchtower is a Drama film.
- Where was The Switchtower produced?
- The Switchtower was produced in United States of America.