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Thriller · 1915 · 12 min

A Race for a Crossing.

Thriller

Sharky, a rival road agent, plots to spoil a trial run to be made on Helen's road that will win a mail contract. He opens a waste valve on the tank of the engine, and, when nearing Lone Point, the water tank runs dry. Helen comes to the rescue by mounting the new gasoline speeder and starting off with the mail for the end of the run.

Director: J.P. McGowan

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Helen Holmes

Leo D. Maloney

Billy - a Lineman

George A. Williams

George A. Williams

Sharky - Agent of the Rival Road

Brenton - Sharky's Accomplice

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Kalem Company

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🇺🇸United States of America

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🇺🇸Estados UnidosApr 24, 1915