The Sidetracked Sleeper
Synopsis
Rupert Winslow, traffic superintendent of the railroad that employs Helen as operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram stating that his wife, who is ill, will be on the midnight express. He calls in Summers, a veteran brakeman on the passenger run and instructs him to watch over Mrs. Winslow and to sidetrack her sleeper if she requires medical attention.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Morton
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Matlack
- Original Title
- The Sidetracked Sleeper
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Kalem Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Morton
Edward T. Matlack
Department Leadership Roster
Edward T. Matlack
Writer
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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What is The Sidetracked Sleeper about?
Rupert Winslow, traffic superintendent of the railroad that employs Helen as operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram stating that his wife, who is ill, will be on the midnight express. He calls in Summers, a veteran brakeman on the passenger run and instructs him to watch over Mrs. Winslow and to sidetrack her sleeper if she requires medical attention.
Who directed The Sidetracked Sleeper?
The Sidetracked Sleeper was directed by Walter Morton.
Who stars in The Sidetracked Sleeper?
The principal cast of The Sidetracked Sleeper includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke, George Routh.
When was The Sidetracked Sleeper released and how long is it?
The Sidetracked Sleeper was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sidetracked Sleeper?
The Sidetracked Sleeper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).