A Race for a Life

A Race for a Life

A Race for a Life

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A Race for a Life

1916

0h 12m

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Overview

A college boy's prank imperils the life of the railroad president's son who has worked his way up to engineer in his course that starts "from the bottom." Tied to the engine, the son is speeding on a runaway engine toward the Flicker Creek bridge which has been swept away by the floods.

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Helen Gibson

Helen

Helen Gibson

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Robyn Adair

Steve

Robyn Adair

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Charles Mulgro

The President of the Railroad

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Scott Pembroke

The Son of the President of the Railroad

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