The Race for a Siding

The Race for a Siding

Thriller | April 15, 1916

Through an accomplice the band of conspirators preying on railroads succeed in having the boxcar loaded with auto tires sidetracked at Lone Point instead of being taken on to its rightful destination. They are getting away with the valuable shipment when Helen takes a hand in the affair. While each of the trio carries a load of tires back to the autos which are in a sheltered spot, Helen hurriedly climbs the side of the boxcar and releasing the brakes the car, with its heavy load, starts down grade at great speed.

The Race for a Siding

Thriller | April 15, 1916

The Race for a Siding
Through an accomplice the band of conspirators preying on railroads succeed in having the boxcar loaded with auto tires sidetracked at Lone Point instead of being taken on to its rightful destination. They are getting away with the valuable shipment when Helen takes a hand in the affair. While each of the trio carries a load of tires back to the autos which are in a sheltered spot, Helen hurriedly climbs the side of the boxcar and releasing the brakes the car, with its heavy load, starts down grade at great speed.
Producers Kalem Company
Original title The Race for a Siding
Directors J. Gunnis Davis
Writers S.A. Van Patten

Cast

Helen Gibson

as Helen

True Boardman

as The Detective

Scott Pembroke

as The Detective's Assistant