The Escape on the Limited
Synopsis
Brandt, a defaulting cashier, hiding in Lone Point in his effort to throw detectives off his track, cuts the wires of Helen's telephone to prevent her from calling for help, binds and gags her, and boards the outgoing Limited. Freed by Detective Sheridan, the two of them get into a gasoline speeder standing on the sidetrack and pursue the Limited.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack, Frank Howard Clark
- Original Title
- The Escape on the Limited
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company, Hermes
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 Escape on the Limited
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What is The Escape on the Limited about?
Brandt, a defaulting cashier, hiding in Lone Point in his effort to throw detectives off his track, cuts the wires of Helen's telephone to prevent her from calling for help, binds and gags her, and boards the outgoing Limited. Freed by Detective Sheridan, the two of them get into a gasoline speeder standing on the sidetrack and pursue the Limited.
Who directed The Escape on the Limited?
The Escape on the Limited was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Escape on the Limited?
The principal cast of The Escape on the Limited includes Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan, Leo D. Maloney.
When was The Escape on the Limited released and how long is it?
The Escape on the Limited was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Escape on the Limited?
The Escape on the Limited holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).