The Broken Circuit
Synopsis
Attempting to prevent an armed robbery in the paymaster's office, Helen is bound and gagged, and the thieves escape on a hand car. With her feet still bound by wire, Helen endeavors to pursue on foot, but stumbles and falls across the rails of the track of an oncoming train.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Howard Clark, Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Broken Circuit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Frank Howard Clark, Edward T. Matlack
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 Broken Circuit
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What is The Broken Circuit about?
Attempting to prevent an armed robbery in the paymaster's office, Helen is bound and gagged, and the thieves escape on a hand car. With her feet still bound by wire, Helen endeavors to pursue on foot, but stumbles and falls across the rails of the track of an oncoming train.
Who directed The Broken Circuit?
The Broken Circuit was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Broken Circuit?
The principal cast of The Broken Circuit includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams, M.J. Murchison.
When was The Broken Circuit released and how long is it?
The Broken Circuit was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken Circuit?
The Broken Circuit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).