The Little Engineer
Synopsis
While Hastings, the engineer of Freight No. 3205 is at lunch- in the Lone Point station, Bobby Heywood, the son of an engineer, climbs into the cab of the engine. Having frequently observed his father start his locomotive, Bobby jerks the throttle open. Helen sees the freight speeding down the track. Remembering that Bobby has been playing about the station, the girl surmises what has occurred.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Howard Clark, Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Little Engineer
- 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
Frank Howard Clark
Writer
Edward T. Matlack
Writer
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 Little Engineer
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What is The Little Engineer about?
While Hastings, the engineer of Freight No. 3205 is at lunch- in the Lone Point station, Bobby Heywood, the son of an engineer, climbs into the cab of the engine. Having frequently observed his father start his locomotive, Bobby jerks the throttle open. Helen sees the freight speeding down the track. Remembering that Bobby has been playing about the station, the girl surmises what has occurred.
Who directed The Little Engineer?
The Little Engineer was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Little Engineer?
The principal cast of The Little Engineer includes Helen Holmes, George Worth.
When was The Little Engineer released and how long is it?
The Little Engineer was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Engineer?
The Little Engineer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).