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The Night Operator at Buxton

March 13, 1915

24 minutes

Robert G. Vignola

Thriller

Overview

Bob's daughter is sick, so Helen volunteers to take his place on the night run, unaware that the Blackhall gang intends to rob the train which carries a valuable gold shipment. Learning of Helen's peril, Bob and Tracy pursue the train by automobile, arriving just as the hijackers are about to explode a charge of dynamite under the rails.

Movie Details

Release Date

March 13, 1915

Runtime

24 minutes

Director

Robert G. Vignola

Production Companies

Kalem Company

Cast

Anna Q. Nilsson

Helen

Harry F. Millarde

Bob - an Express Messenger

Helen Lindroth

Grace - Bob's Wife

Bob Walker

Haines - a Tramp

Henry Hallam

Rice - Express Superintendent

James B. Ross

Blackhall - Leader of the Gang

Arthur Albertson

Tracy - one of the Gang