The Flying Freight's Captive
Synopsis
Helen receives a cypher message about a jewel robbery and trails the yeggmen to their lair. Discovered, Helen is bound and gagged and thrown into a box car, but gets loose, and leaps to the ground from the speeding train. The crooks are captured, Helen's pluck wins Billy's heart, but, as usual, she refuses, with an eye on next week's adventure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Original Title
- The Flying Freight's Captive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
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 Flying Freight's Captive
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What is The Flying Freight's Captive about?
Helen receives a cypher message about a jewel robbery and trails the yeggmen to their lair. Discovered, Helen is bound and gagged and thrown into a box car, but gets loose, and leaps to the ground from the speeding train. The crooks are captured, Helen's pluck wins Billy's heart, but, as usual, she refuses, with an eye on next week's adventure.
Who directed The Flying Freight's Captive?
The Flying Freight's Captive was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Flying Freight's Captive?
The principal cast of The Flying Freight's Captive includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, J.P. McGowan, George A. Williams, M.J. Murchison.
When was The Flying Freight's Captive released and how long is it?
The Flying Freight's Captive was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flying Freight's Captive?
The Flying Freight's Captive holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).