The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight (1915)

5.8/10 13 min Thriller

Overview

Two tramps hold up small-town Ferndale's railway station night operator Helen, lock her in a closet, and escape. Later, standing on a bridge over the freight yards, Helen sees the two bandits aboard an outgoing freight and drops onto the roof of the car from above as it crosses underneath. A chase along the roofs of the speeding cars ensues.

Cast

Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Leo D. Maloney

Bill, a Tramp

George A. Williams

The Constable

Paul Hurst

A Trainman

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