The Girl at the Throttle
Synopsis
Helen, the telegrapher at Downing Junction, receives word that an engineer has been accidentally shot by a partridge hunter, and the runaway train will collide with the Eastbound Express. Helen jumps onto a nearby standing locomotive, opens it up full throttle, catches up the Express, warns the engineer of the impending danger
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack, Frank Howard Clark
- Original Title
- The Girl at the Throttle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Edward T. Matlack, Frank Howard Clark
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 Girl at the Throttle
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What is The Girl at the Throttle about?
Helen, the telegrapher at Downing Junction, receives word that an engineer has been accidentally shot by a partridge hunter, and the runaway train will collide with the Eastbound Express. Helen jumps onto a nearby standing locomotive, opens it up full throttle, catches up the Express, warns the engineer of the impending danger
Who directed The Girl at the Throttle?
The Girl at the Throttle was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Girl at the Throttle?
The principal cast of The Girl at the Throttle includes Helen Holmes, William Ehfe, Jack Hoxie, Charles Wells, Ethel Clisbee.
When was The Girl at the Throttle released and how long is it?
The Girl at the Throttle was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl at the Throttle?
The Girl at the Throttle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).