The Detective's Peril
Synopsis
Hanging from a rope over the track, the detective seems certain to plunge to death when the oncoming train splits the knot of the rope which has been tied to a rail and slung over the bridge girder. Helen's presence of mind and nerve in swinging out over the river on the other end of the rope and thus balancing the detective until the train has passed prevents the terrible catastrophe. Later, when pursuing the culprits, Helen once more takes her life in her hands by throwing a lasso from the hand car on which they are pursuing the freight over the brake beam, and then crawling hand over hand to the top of the car.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Original Title
- The Detective's Peril
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
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 Detective's Peril
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What is The Detective's Peril about?
Hanging from a rope over the track, the detective seems certain to plunge to death when the oncoming train splits the knot of the rope which has been tied to a rail and slung over the bridge girder. Helen's presence of mind and nerve in swinging out over the river on the other end of the rope and thus balancing the detective until the train has passed prevents the terrible catastrophe. Later, when pursuing the culprits, Helen once more takes her life in her hands by throwing a lasso from the hand car on which they are pursuing the freight over the brake beam, and then crawling hand over hand to the top of the car.
Who directed The Detective's Peril?
The Detective's Peril was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Detective's Peril?
The principal cast of The Detective's Peril includes Helen Gibson, Clarence Burton, Robyn Adair.
When was The Detective's Peril released and how long is it?
The Detective's Peril was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Detective's Peril?
The Detective's Peril holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).