The Lost Mail Sack
Synopsis
A piece of lumber projecting from the side of a freight car picks up the mail sack hanging from the crane at Bell Station. Two hobos find the sack and rifle the contents. Morrison, postmaster at Bell, has been systematically robbing the mails and benefits by the mail sack's disappearance. Mary Gates, daughter of an engineer, supplies the Post Office inspectors with the first clue. The detectives blunder, however, and arrest Billy, Mary's sweetheart. Chance leads them on the trail of the tramps. The hobos are arrested after a desperate battle. Later, as the result of Mary's clever work, Morrison is brought to bay, while Billy wins his freedom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Lost Mail Sack
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- General Film Company, Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. McGowan
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 Lost Mail Sack
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What is The Lost Mail Sack about?
A piece of lumber projecting from the side of a freight car picks up the mail sack hanging from the crane at Bell Station. Two hobos find the sack and rifle the contents. Morrison, postmaster at Bell, has been systematically robbing the mails and benefits by the mail sack's disappearance. Mary Gates, daughter of an engineer, supplies the Post Office inspectors with the first clue. The detectives blunder, however, and arrest Billy, Mary's sweetheart. Chance leads them on the trail of the tramps. The hobos are arrested after a desperate battle. Later, as the result of Mary's clever work, Morrison is brought to bay, while Billy wins his freedom.
Who directed The Lost Mail Sack?
The Lost Mail Sack was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Lost Mail Sack?
The principal cast of The Lost Mail Sack includes Helen Holmes, George A. Williams, Jane Wolfe, Bert Hadley, A.E. Hammond.
When was The Lost Mail Sack released and how long is it?
The Lost Mail Sack was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Mail Sack?
The Lost Mail Sack holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).