With the Aid of the Wrecker
Synopsis
Greggs, returning from abroad with a large consignment of precious stones, thwarts the first attempt of Gentleman Joe and his accomplice to rob him at his hotel, but they follow him aboard the train the when he is alone on the observation platform they attack him, and a struggle ensues in which Greggs is finally thrown to the ground from the speeding train. Helen, riding through the hills in an auto, comes upon him before Joe and his pal can alight from the train, Greggs gives her the diamonds and tells her to speed away and rush help back to take care of his injuries.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- With the Aid of the Wrecker
- 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 With the Aid of the Wrecker
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What is With the Aid of the Wrecker about?
Greggs, returning from abroad with a large consignment of precious stones, thwarts the first attempt of Gentleman Joe and his accomplice to rob him at his hotel, but they follow him aboard the train the when he is alone on the observation platform they attack him, and a struggle ensues in which Greggs is finally thrown to the ground from the speeding train. Helen, riding through the hills in an auto, comes upon him before Joe and his pal can alight from the train, Greggs gives her the diamonds and tells her to speed away and rush help back to take care of his injuries.
Who directed With the Aid of the Wrecker?
With the Aid of the Wrecker was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in With the Aid of the Wrecker?
The principal cast of With the Aid of the Wrecker includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, George Routh.
When was With the Aid of the Wrecker released and how long is it?
With the Aid of the Wrecker was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for With the Aid of the Wrecker?
With the Aid of the Wrecker holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).