A Mystery of the Rails
Synopsis
Jud Hendricks, foreman of the construction camp, is being blackmailed by Gypsy Joe, who knows of a dark page in the Hendricks' past. Hendricks and Tom Rasom are rivals for the favor of Helen, with Tom in the lead. The latter, an engineer, is about to take his train out when he finds Gypsy Joe hiding in a boxcar.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman A. Blackman
- Original Title
- A Mystery 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
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 Mystery of the Rails
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What is A Mystery of the Rails about?
Jud Hendricks, foreman of the construction camp, is being blackmailed by Gypsy Joe, who knows of a dark page in the Hendricks' past. Hendricks and Tom Rasom are rivals for the favor of Helen, with Tom in the lead. The latter, an engineer, is about to take his train out when he finds Gypsy Joe hiding in a boxcar.
Who directed A Mystery of the Rails?
A Mystery of the Rails was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in A Mystery of the Rails?
The principal cast of A Mystery of the Rails includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, O. Filippi, George Routh.
When was A Mystery of the Rails released and how long is it?
A Mystery of the Rails was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Mystery of the Rails?
A Mystery of the Rails holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).