The Flying Switch
監督:J.P. McGowanJames Burns, treasurer of the foundry, finds himself in financial straits and determines to secure the money for the payroll that is due on the two o'clock express. He informs two shady characters of his plan and they promise to aid him. One of the men boards the train when he sees the express messenger receive the money. Frank Kearney, the messenger, is in love with Helen, the Glen Road Station Agent's daughter. Burns and the other accomplice take an automobile and ride to a small junction near Glen Road. They overpower the operator and bind him in his chair. Helen has relieved her father and suddenly hears a call for help coming in over the wire. The Junction operator has managed to move his chair to the table and is operating the instrument with his chin. Without an instant's hesitation the brave girl boards a motor repair car and rides to the rescue. As the express nears the junction Burns' confederate uncouples the express car from the rest of the train. The train thunders on and Burns quickly throws the switch, causing the express car to run in on a siding. Kearney is overpowered and the robbers flee in the automobile with their loot. Helen's car rushes toward the train and she slows down just in time to avert a collision. They quickly back to the junction and find the injured messenger. The robbers have been detained on a country road. An engine is sent in pursuit, and after a thrilling chase the criminals come to a tragic end.
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The Flying Switchは1913年7月28日に公開されました。
The Flying SwitchはJ.P. McGowanが監督を務めました。
The Flying Switchの上映時間は11mです。
James Burns, treasurer of the foundry, finds himself in financial straits and determines to secure the money for the payroll that is due on the two o'clock express. He informs two shady characters of his plan and they promise to aid him. One of the men boards the train when he sees the express messenger receive the money. Frank Kearney, the messenger, is in love with Helen, the Glen Road Station Agent's daughter. Burns and the other accomplice take an automobile and ride to a small junction near Glen Road. They overpower the operator and bind him in his chair. Helen has relieved her father and suddenly hears a call for help coming in over the wire. The Junction operator has managed to move his chair to the table and is operating the instrument with his chin. Without an instant's hesitation the brave girl boards a motor repair car and rides to the rescue. As the express nears the junction Burns' confederate uncouples the express car from the rest of the train. The train thunders on and Burns quickly throws the switch, causing the express car to run in on a siding. Kearney is overpowered and the robbers flee in the automobile with their loot. Helen's car rushes toward the train and she slows down just in time to avert a collision. They quickly back to the junction and find the injured messenger. The robbers have been detained on a country road. An engine is sent in pursuit, and after a thrilling chase the criminals come to a tragic end.
The Flying Switchの主要人物はFrank Kearney - an Express Messenger (C.E. Edrington), Helen - Frank's Sweetheart (Helen Holmes), James Burns - the Foundry Treasurer (George A. Williams)です。
The Flying SwitchはShort, ドラマ映画です。