
The Girl on the Engine
1915-07-24 · 12 min · Not rated
When informed by Helen that the rival railroad proposes to cross the Salt Lake's tracks, McKay, Division Superintendent, rushes a guard of men to Lone Point. This temporarily blocks the rival road's plan, but only until its force of men has been strengthened.
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- J.P. McGowan
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- Kalem Company
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- United States of America
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Helen HolmesHelen
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