At Danger's Call

At Danger's Call

At Danger's Call

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At Danger's Call

1916

0h 12m

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Thriller

Overview

Helen, discharged by the superintendent without justification, comes to the rescue when a flat car, loaded with dynamite, is tearing to certain destruction down the grade, bearing the mischievous son of the superintendent.

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5 members

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Helen Gibson

Helen

Helen Gibson

Acting

George A. Williams

Superintendent Waller

George A. Williams

Writing

True Eames Boardman

Waller's Son

True Eames Boardman

Directing

Scott Pembroke

Bob - the Foreman

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George Routh

The Camp Bully

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