The Death Swing
Synopsis
Stallings' plot to spoil the demonstration of Dick Benton's newly invented safety stop for trains seems certain of success when the locomotive is sent running wild down the tracks. Helen saves the day by climbing out on a wire stretching across the tracks and dropping to the speeding engine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Original Title
- The Death Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Gunnis Davis
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 Death Swing
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What is The Death Swing about?
Stallings' plot to spoil the demonstration of Dick Benton's newly invented safety stop for trains seems certain of success when the locomotive is sent running wild down the tracks. Helen saves the day by climbing out on a wire stretching across the tracks and dropping to the speeding engine.
Who directed The Death Swing?
The Death Swing was directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Who stars in The Death Swing?
The principal cast of The Death Swing includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, George Routh.
When was The Death Swing released and how long is it?
The Death Swing was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Death Swing?
The Death Swing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).