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IMDbNR191514mUnited States of America

The Girl Telegrapher's Peril

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Synopsis

Blake, a quarrelsome lineman, and a widower with two daughters, is in love with Helen, but she rejects his advances. Helen spies Myra, Blake's three year old daughter, who has ventured onto the tracks of the oncoming Elwood Express, and just in the nick of time, grasps the girl off the tracks, but in so doing, must leap off a trestle into a river thirty feet below

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 2, 1915

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J.P. McGowan
Screenplay & Story
Edward T. Matlack
Original Title
The Girl Telegrapher's Peril
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
Kalem Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J.P. McGowan

Screenplay & Story

Edward T. Matlack

Department Leadership Roster

J.P. McGowan

J.P. McGowan

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Telegrapher's Peril

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Girl Telegrapher's Peril about?

Blake, a quarrelsome lineman, and a widower with two daughters, is in love with Helen, but she rejects his advances. Helen spies Myra, Blake's three year old daughter, who has ventured onto the tracks of the oncoming Elwood Express, and just in the nick of time, grasps the girl off the tracks, but in so doing, must leap off a trestle into a river thirty feet below

Who directed The Girl Telegrapher's Peril?

The Girl Telegrapher's Peril was directed by J.P. McGowan.

Who stars in The Girl Telegrapher's Peril?

The principal cast of The Girl Telegrapher's Peril includes Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan, William Ehfe, Frances Williams, Pearl Hoxie.

When was The Girl Telegrapher's Peril released and how long is it?

The Girl Telegrapher's Peril was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 14m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl Telegrapher's Peril?

The Girl Telegrapher's Peril holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).