The Peril of the Rails
Synopsis
Apparent carelessness causes Conductor Lawton and his train crew to be laid off for thirty days. A gang of car thieves, pursued by police, jump aboard a freight, and after a stiff combat, succeed in throwing the crew off the speeding train to the ground.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Peril of the Rails
- 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
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 Peril of the Rails
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What is The Peril of the Rails about?
Apparent carelessness causes Conductor Lawton and his train crew to be laid off for thirty days. A gang of car thieves, pursued by police, jump aboard a freight, and after a stiff combat, succeed in throwing the crew off the speeding train to the ground.
Who directed The Peril of the Rails?
The Peril of the Rails was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Peril of the Rails?
The principal cast of The Peril of the Rails includes Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, Franklyn Hall, Clarence Burton.
When was The Peril of the Rails released and how long is it?
The Peril of the Rails was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Peril of the Rails?
The Peril of the Rails holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).