The Hazards of Helen Ep26: The Wild Engine (1915)
Helen, informed of the danger which menaces an excursion train because another engine on the same track is running wild, mounts a motorcycle and speeds down the track to warn the passengers of their imminent peril. Nearing a river trestle under repair, she hurtles into the river; undaunted, she swims to the opposite bank and flags down the excursion train in the nick of time, causing the engineer to run his train onto a siding just a few moments before the runaway dashes by.
Directors: J.P. McGowan, Helen Holmes.
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Helen Holmes as Helen |
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Leo D. Maloney as Chief Dispatcher Bond |
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Rex Downs as Superindent Marks |
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Jack Hoxie as |
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Hoot Gibson as Messenger on Motorcycle |
| Writing | Edward T. Matlack | Story |
| Directing | J.P. McGowan | Director |
| Directing | Helen Holmes | Director |