The Broken Wire
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When the Limited is forced to stop because of an obstruction on the tracks, the passengers alight for a stroll. In the excitement of boarding again one of the passengers loses a handbag containing her jewels and money. Two crooks aboard the train hear of this and at Helen's station they alight.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1916-02-05
Runtime: 12 mins
Director: J. Gunnis Davis
Spoken language: No Language
Genres: Thriller
Original title: The Broken Wire
Production Companies: Kalem Company
Production Countries: United States of America
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