A Life in the Balance
Synopsis
King attempts to tighten the brake of a freight car standing near the summit of a steep grade at Lone Point. Suddenly, the brake chain snaps and the train commences to roll down hill. Helen sees King's peril, rides to a point just before a curve, crawls hand over hand across a rope which she has stretched across the track, and snatches King from the car moments before the car is dashed to pieces as it leaves the rails of the curve.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Original Title
- A Life in the Balance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
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 A Life in the Balance
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What is A Life in the Balance about?
King attempts to tighten the brake of a freight car standing near the summit of a steep grade at Lone Point. Suddenly, the brake chain snaps and the train commences to roll down hill. Helen sees King's peril, rides to a point just before a curve, crawls hand over hand across a rope which she has stretched across the track, and snatches King from the car moments before the car is dashed to pieces as it leaves the rails of the curve.
Who directed A Life in the Balance?
A Life in the Balance was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in A Life in the Balance?
The principal cast of A Life in the Balance includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams.
When was A Life in the Balance released and how long is it?
A Life in the Balance was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Life in the Balance?
A Life in the Balance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).