The Girl on the Trestle
Synopsis
A wagon load of powder explodes, destroying the railroad trestle under which it is passing; Helen, knowing that a passenger train is due within a few minutes, climbs aboard a freight car which coasts down a steep grade near the trestle. As it nears the structure, she applies the brakes, leaps to the ground, crawls across the burning trestle
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Girl on the Trestle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
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 Girl on the Trestle
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What is The Girl on the Trestle about?
A wagon load of powder explodes, destroying the railroad trestle under which it is passing; Helen, knowing that a passenger train is due within a few minutes, climbs aboard a freight car which coasts down a steep grade near the trestle. As it nears the structure, she applies the brakes, leaps to the ground, crawls across the burning trestle
Who directed The Girl on the Trestle?
The Girl on the Trestle was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Girl on the Trestle?
The principal cast of The Girl on the Trestle includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams, Rex Downs.
When was The Girl on the Trestle released and how long is it?
The Girl on the Trestle was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl on the Trestle?
The Girl on the Trestle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).