The Spiked Switch
- 1916
- Rated NR
- 12m
- Thriller
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.
Fun facts
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Collection
Part of The Hazards of Helen
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Edward T. MatlackStory
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 3, 1916
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Collection
- The Hazards of Helen
Production
Cast
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