The Switchtower
Synopsis
"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
Top Cast
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Henry B. Walthall
The Switchman
Lionel Barrymore
First Counterfeiter
Claire McDowell
The Switchman's Wife
Marion Emmons
The Switchman's Son
Charles West
Second Counterfeiter
John T. Dillon
Third Counterfeiter
William A. Carroll
First Federal Agent
Frank Evans
Second Federal Agent
George Beranger
A Tramp
Anthony O'Sullivan
The Storekeeper
Harry Carey
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony O'Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hennessy
- Original Title
- The Switchtower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony O'Sullivan
George Hennessy
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony O'Sullivan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Switchtower.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Switchtower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Switchtower about?
"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
Who directed The Switchtower?
The Switchtower was directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.
Who stars in The Switchtower?
The principal cast of The Switchtower includes Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Claire McDowell, Marion Emmons, Charles West.
When was The Switchtower released and how long is it?
The Switchtower was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Switchtower?
The Switchtower holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).