The Human Chain
Synopsis
Deering and his gang rifle the station safe and gain possession of some valuable gems; Helen seizes the package and throws it into the river. In order to recover the package, a human chain is formed by the railroad men, which Helen climbs down and attempts to catch the package with her feet. Meanwhile, Deering and his men have boarded a launch, and succeed in grabbing both Helen and the package. Morton takes over a freight train, captures the crooks, and rescues Helen and the gems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Original Title
- The Human Chain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. McGowan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Human Chain
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What is The Human Chain about?
Deering and his gang rifle the station safe and gain possession of some valuable gems; Helen seizes the package and throws it into the river. In order to recover the package, a human chain is formed by the railroad men, which Helen climbs down and attempts to catch the package with her feet. Meanwhile, Deering and his men have boarded a launch, and succeed in grabbing both Helen and the package. Morton takes over a freight train, captures the crooks, and rescues Helen and the gems.
Who directed The Human Chain?
The Human Chain was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Human Chain?
The principal cast of The Human Chain includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams.
When was The Human Chain released and how long is it?
The Human Chain was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Human Chain?
The Human Chain holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).