The Race for a Siding
Synopsis
Through an accomplice the band of conspirators preying on railroads succeed in having the boxcar loaded with auto tires sidetracked at Lone Point instead of being taken on to its rightful destination. They are getting away with the valuable shipment when Helen takes a hand in the affair. While each of the trio carries a load of tires back to the autos which are in a sheltered spot, Helen hurriedly climbs the side of the boxcar and releasing the brakes the car, with its heavy load, starts down grade at great speed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- S.A. Van Patten
- Original Title
- The Race for a Siding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
S.A. Van Patten
Department Leadership Roster
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 Race for a Siding
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What is The Race for a Siding about?
Through an accomplice the band of conspirators preying on railroads succeed in having the boxcar loaded with auto tires sidetracked at Lone Point instead of being taken on to its rightful destination. They are getting away with the valuable shipment when Helen takes a hand in the affair. While each of the trio carries a load of tires back to the autos which are in a sheltered spot, Helen hurriedly climbs the side of the boxcar and releasing the brakes the car, with its heavy load, starts down grade at great speed.
Who directed The Race for a Siding?
The Race for a Siding was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Race for a Siding?
The principal cast of The Race for a Siding includes Helen Gibson, True Boardman, Scott Pembroke.
When was The Race for a Siding released and how long is it?
The Race for a Siding was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Race for a Siding?
The Race for a Siding holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).