Ablaze on the Rails
Synopsis
Helen, by a courageous leap from a motorcycle, reaches the burning boxcar in which the detectives are imprisoned and succeeds in applying the brakes in time to bring it to a stop and save them from almost certain death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- Ablaze on 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 Ablaze on the Rails
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What is Ablaze on the Rails about?
Helen, by a courageous leap from a motorcycle, reaches the burning boxcar in which the detectives are imprisoned and succeeds in applying the brakes in time to bring it to a stop and save them from almost certain death.
Who directed Ablaze on the Rails?
Ablaze on the Rails was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in Ablaze on the Rails?
The principal cast of Ablaze on the Rails includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, George Routh, Jack Messick.
When was Ablaze on the Rails released and how long is it?
Ablaze on the Rails was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ablaze on the Rails?
Ablaze on the Rails holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).