
The Human Chain
1915-06-05 · 13 min · Not rated
Deering and his gang rifle the station safe and gain possession of some valuable gems; Helen seizes the package and throws it into the river. In order to recover the package, a human chain is formed by the railroad men, which Helen climbs down and attempts to catch the package with her feet. Meanwhile, Deering and his men have boarded a launch, and succeed in grabbing both Helen and the package. Morton takes over a freight train, captures the crooks, and rescues Helen and the gems.
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- Directors
- J.P. McGowan
- Production companies
- Kalem Company
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Helen HolmesHelen
Leo D. MaloneyMorton - the Baggageman
George A. WilliamsDeering - Head of the Wharf Rat GangTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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