A Race for a Crossing
Synopsis
Sharky, a rival road agent, plots to spoil a trial run to be made on Helen's road that will win a mail contract. He opens a waste valve on the tank of the engine, and, when nearing Lone Point, the water tank runs dry. Helen comes to the rescue by mounting the new gasoline speeder and starting off with the mail for the end of the run.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- A Race for a Crossing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- 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 A Race for a Crossing
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What is A Race for a Crossing about?
Sharky, a rival road agent, plots to spoil a trial run to be made on Helen's road that will win a mail contract. He opens a waste valve on the tank of the engine, and, when nearing Lone Point, the water tank runs dry. Helen comes to the rescue by mounting the new gasoline speeder and starting off with the mail for the end of the run.
Who directed A Race for a Crossing?
A Race for a Crossing was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in A Race for a Crossing?
The principal cast of A Race for a Crossing includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams, George Sloan.
When was A Race for a Crossing released and how long is it?
A Race for a Crossing was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Race for a Crossing?
A Race for a Crossing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).