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The Rescue of the Brakeman's Children

October 30, 1915

13 minutes

J. Gunnis Davis

Thriller

Overview

Discharged for drinking, Coleman attempts to get even by releasing the brakes on an empty boxcar, to which is coupled a flatcar, allowing them to run wild down the main line on which he knows the president's special is coming. Coleman does not know that his children, Helen and Paul, are playing on the flat car.

Movie Details

Release Date

October 30, 1915

Runtime

13 minutes

Director

J. Gunnis Davis

Production Companies

Kalem Company

Cast

Helen Gibson

Helen

Franklyn Hall

Coleman

Robyn Adair

Healy - Freight Conductor

Clarence Burton

Dispatcher

Jeanie Antibus

Mrs. Coleman - Wife

Norma Thelan

Helen Coleman - Daughter

Bobbie Antibus

Paul Coleman - Son