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The Human Chain(1915)
Status: Released
Date: 1915-06-05
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Time: 0h 13m
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Deering and his gang rifle the station safe and gain possession of some valuable gems; Helen seizes the package and throws it into the river. In order to recover the package, a human chain is formed by the railroad men, which Helen climbs down and attempts to catch the package with her feet. Meanwhile, Deering and his men have boarded a launch, and succeed in grabbing both Helen and the package. Morton takes over a freight train, captures the crooks, and rescues Helen and the gems.
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United States of America
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Kalem Company
Movie: The Human Chain
Top 3 Billed Cast
Helen Holmes
Helen
Leo D. Maloney
Morton - the Baggageman
George A. Williams
Deering - Head of the Wharf Rat Gang
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Deering and his gang rifle the station safe and gain possession of some valuable gems; Helen seizes the package and throws it into the river. In order to recover the package, a human chain is formed by the railroad men, which Helen climbs down and attempts to catch the package with her feet. Meanwhile, Deering and his men have boarded a launch, and succeed in grabbing both Helen and the package. Morton takes over a freight train, captures the crooks, and rescues Helen and the gems.
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1915-06-05
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