The Governor's Special

The Governor's Special

7 mins | Thriller | April 22, 1916

The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.

The Governor's Special

7 mins | Thriller | April 22, 1916

The Governor's Special
The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
Producers Kalem Company
Original title The Governor's Special
Directors J. Gunnis Davis
Writers Edward T. Matlack

Cast

Helen Gibson

as Helen

Scott Pembroke

as Tom Arnold (as P.S.Pembroke)

True Boardman

as Detective Stanton

George A. Williams

as The Governor (as George Williams)

Roy Watson

as Glen Nash

Harry Schumm

as 1st Nash Henchman

Hoot Gibson

as 2nd Nash Henchman (as Ed Gibson)