A Boy at the Throttle
Synopsis
Climbing into a cab of a freight engine, Bobbie Layson, the son of a station pulls the throttle open. The alarm goes out and Helen, stationed at Lone Point, is ordered to derail the runaway and thus prevent it from running head-on into the approaching passenger train. Fearing for his son's life, Layson phones Helen
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- A Boy at the Throttle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
J. Gunnis Davis
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 A Boy at the Throttle
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What is A Boy at the Throttle about?
Climbing into a cab of a freight engine, Bobbie Layson, the son of a station pulls the throttle open. The alarm goes out and Helen, stationed at Lone Point, is ordered to derail the runaway and thus prevent it from running head-on into the approaching passenger train. Fearing for his son's life, Layson phones Helen
Who directed A Boy at the Throttle?
A Boy at the Throttle was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in A Boy at the Throttle?
The principal cast of A Boy at the Throttle includes Helen Gibson, Franklyn Hall, Clarence Burton, Clement Graw, Tom Trent.
When was A Boy at the Throttle released and how long is it?
A Boy at the Throttle was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Boy at the Throttle?
A Boy at the Throttle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).