The Spiked Switch

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 3, 1916

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Kalem Company

Cast

George A. Williams,Roy Watson,Scott Pembroke,Pearl Anibus,Helen Gibson

Director

J. Gunnis Davis

Writer

Edward T. Matlack

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1534540