The Down Grade
Synopsis
Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Hutchison
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Welles Ritchie
- Original Title
- The Down Grade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Gotham Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Hutchison
Robert Welles Ritchie
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Hutchison
Director
Robert Welles Ritchie
Writer
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 Down Grade
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What is The Down Grade about?
Ted Lanning works for his father's railroad company. He is demoted to a manual labor position on a dangerous mountain section of the track known as the "down grade". Ted must prove his worth while dealing with a gang of hijackers and competing for the affection of Molly Crane.
Who directed The Down Grade?
The Down Grade was directed by Charles Hutchison.
Who stars in The Down Grade?
The principal cast of The Down Grade includes William Fairbanks, Alice Calhoun, Charles K. French, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Jimmy Aubrey.
When was The Down Grade released and how long is it?
The Down Grade was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Down Grade?
The Down Grade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).