A Race for a Life
Synopsis
A college boy's prank imperils the life of the railroad president's son who has worked his way up to engineer in his course that starts "from the bottom." Tied to the engine, the son is speeding on a runaway engine toward the Flicker Creek bridge which has been swept away by the floods.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman A. Blackman
- Original Title
- A Race for a Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
Herman A. Blackman
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 A Race for a Life
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What is A Race for a Life about?
A college boy's prank imperils the life of the railroad president's son who has worked his way up to engineer in his course that starts "from the bottom." Tied to the engine, the son is speeding on a runaway engine toward the Flicker Creek bridge which has been swept away by the floods.
Who directed A Race for a Life?
A Race for a Life was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in A Race for a Life?
The principal cast of A Race for a Life includes Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, Charles Mulgro, Scott Pembroke.
When was A Race for a Life released and how long is it?
A Race for a Life was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Race for a Life?
A Race for a Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).