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The Broken Wire(1916)
Status: Released
Date: 1916-02-05
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Time: 0h 12m
Overview:
When the Limited is forced to stop because of an obstruction on the tracks, the passengers alight for a stroll. In the excitement of boarding again one of the passengers loses a handbag containing her jewels and money. Two crooks aboard the train hear of this and at Helen's station they alight.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Kalem Company
Movie: The Broken Wire
Top 4 Billed Cast
Helen Gibson
Helen
Robyn Adair
1st Crook
Franklyn Hall
2nd Crook
Clarence Burton
Conductor
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