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The Stolen Engine
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The Stolen Engine

1914-12-05 · 12 min · Not rated

Thriller

A pair of crooks steal a valuable package, hold up the crew of a freight engine, and compel the engineer to aid their escape. Learning this, Helen climbs into the cab of a locomotive standing on a siding and takes up the chase.

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Directors
J.P. McGowan
Production companies
Kalem Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen HolmesHelen HolmesHelen
George A. WilliamsGeorge A. WilliamsTom O'Grady - Section Foreman
Leo D. MaloneyLeo D. MaloneyDuncan - Locomotive Engineer
William EhfeWilliam EhfeRed Durham - a Yeggman
M.J. MurchisonMike Keenan - Red's Pal

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