The Night Operator at Buxton

The Night Operator at Buxton

The Night Operator at Buxton

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The Night Operator at Buxton

1915

0h 24m

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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.

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7 featured cast members

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Anna Q. Nilsson

Anna Q. Nilsson

Helen

Harry F. Millarde

Harry F. Millarde

Bob - an Express Messenger

Helen Lindroth

Helen Lindroth

Grace - Bob's Wife

Bob Walker

Bob Walker

Haines - a Tramp

Henry Hallam

Henry Hallam

Rice - Express Superintendent

James B. Ross

Blackhall - Leader of the Gang

Arthur Albertson

Tracy - one of the Gang

Creative team

Directed by: Robert G. Vignola
Written by: Harry O. Hoyt

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