The Open Track
Synopsis
"The Open Track" is a short action film from the action series of short films "The Hazards of Helen". This is episode 63 from a total of 119 weekly one reel films produced by Kalem. Helen's cleverness exposes a band of counterfeiters who later succeed in turning the tables on the railroad detectives and tying the two men to the cowcatcher of a train which they then start off down the grade. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Part of the The Hazards of Helen
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Original Title
- The Open Track
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gunnis Davis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Open Track about?
"The Open Track" is a short action film from the action series of short films "The Hazards of Helen". This is episode 63 from a total of 119 weekly one reel films produced by Kalem. Helen's cleverness exposes a band of counterfeiters who later succeed in turning the tables on the railroad detectives and tying the two men to the cowcatcher of a train which they then start off down the grade. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Who directed The Open Track?
The Open Track was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Open Track?
The principal cast of The Open Track includes Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, Clarence Burton, Franklyn Hall, George Robinson.
When was The Open Track released and how long is it?
The Open Track was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Open Track?
The Open Track holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).