The Peril of the Rails

The Peril of the Rails

The Peril of the Rails

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The Peril of the Rails

1916

0h 12m

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Thriller

Overview

Apparent carelessness causes Conductor Lawton and his train crew to be laid off for thirty days. A gang of car thieves, pursued by police, jump aboard a freight, and after a stiff combat, succeed in throwing the crew off the speeding train to the ground.

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4 members

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Helen Gibson

Helen

Helen Gibson

Acting

Robyn Adair

Conductor Lawton

Robyn Adair

Acting

Franklyn Hall

Leader of the Crooks

Franklyn Hall

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Clarence Burton

Engineer

Clarence Burton

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