
A Test of Courage
Synopsis
Confronting Helen at the Lone Point Switch Tower, Denning and his pal imprison the girl in a clothes closet and then steal everything of value. In making their getaway, the crooks accidentally upset a lantern and set the tower afire. Helen, by picking the lock in the door with a hairpin, barely escapes death in the flames.

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October 16, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- A Test of Courage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gunnis Davis
Director
Edward T. Matlack
Writer
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 A Test of Courage
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What is A Test of Courage about?
Confronting Helen at the Lone Point Switch Tower, Denning and his pal imprison the girl in a clothes closet and then steal everything of value. In making their getaway, the crooks accidentally upset a lantern and set the tower afire. Helen, by picking the lock in the door with a hairpin, barely escapes death in the flames.
Who directed A Test of Courage?
A Test of Courage was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in A Test of Courage?
The principal cast of A Test of Courage includes Helen Holmes, Robyn Adair, M.J. Murchison.
When was A Test of Courage released and how long is it?
A Test of Courage was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Test of Courage?
A Test of Courage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
