The Open Drawbridge
Synopsis
Benton, railroad detective, is assigned to run down the crooks who have been breaking into freight cars near Hobart. Helen, the telegraph operator at Hobart, supplies Benton with his first clue. Later in the day, the two see Rand and his band of river pirates rifling a box car.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Open Drawbridge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. McGowan
Director
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 Open Drawbridge
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What is The Open Drawbridge about?
Benton, railroad detective, is assigned to run down the crooks who have been breaking into freight cars near Hobart. Helen, the telegraph operator at Hobart, supplies Benton with his first clue. Later in the day, the two see Rand and his band of river pirates rifling a box car.
Who directed The Open Drawbridge?
The Open Drawbridge was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Open Drawbridge?
The principal cast of The Open Drawbridge includes Helen Holmes.
When was The Open Drawbridge released and how long is it?
The Open Drawbridge was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Open Drawbridge?
The Open Drawbridge holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).