The Wrecked Station
Synopsis
Helen, the telegraph operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram for Sydney Wayne, superintendent of the Graham Gravel plant, advising him that the plant has changed ownership and that Stanton Grey accompanied by his daughter Edith, is on his way to Lone Point to inspect the property. Wayne is startled because he has gambled away the company's money and realizes that his books will not balance. Fortune appears to favor him when Grey is carried into the station unconscious as the result of an automobile accident. He extracts Grey's wallet from his pocket but Cole, the gambler, who has trailed Wayne gets a photograph of him in the act. With the photographic evidence, the gambler tries to blackmail Wayne.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Morton
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Taylor
- Original Title
- The Wrecked Station
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Morton
Sam Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Morton
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 Wrecked Station
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What is The Wrecked Station about?
Helen, the telegraph operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram for Sydney Wayne, superintendent of the Graham Gravel plant, advising him that the plant has changed ownership and that Stanton Grey accompanied by his daughter Edith, is on his way to Lone Point to inspect the property. Wayne is startled because he has gambled away the company's money and realizes that his books will not balance. Fortune appears to favor him when Grey is carried into the station unconscious as the result of an automobile accident. He extracts Grey's wallet from his pocket but Cole, the gambler, who has trailed Wayne gets a photograph of him in the act. With the photographic evidence, the gambler tries to blackmail Wayne.
Who directed The Wrecked Station?
The Wrecked Station was directed by Walter Morton.
Who stars in The Wrecked Station?
The principal cast of The Wrecked Station includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, George Routh, Ethylyn Chrisman, Richard Johnson.
When was The Wrecked Station released and how long is it?
The Wrecked Station was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrecked Station?
The Wrecked Station holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).