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The Spiked Switch(1916)
Status: Released
Date: 1916-06-03
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Time: 0h 12m
Overview:
Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Kalem Company
Movie: The Spiked Switch
Top 5 Billed Cast
Helen Gibson
Helen
George A. Williams
Engineer Trent
Roy Watson
The Chief Dispatcher
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