The Governor's Special
Synopsis
The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Governor's Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
Edward T. Matlack
Writer
J. Gunnis Davis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Governor's Special
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What is The Governor's Special about?
The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
Who directed The Governor's Special?
The Governor's Special was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Governor's Special?
The principal cast of The Governor's Special includes Helen Gibson, Scott Pembroke, True Boardman, George A. Williams, Roy Watson.
When was The Governor's Special released and how long is it?
The Governor's Special was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Governor's Special?
The Governor's Special holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).