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The Perilous Swing

NR 1916 · 0h 12m · Thriller
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Helen is enjoying a ride on her horse, "Hazard," after her day's work, when news comes that "Red" Purdy and his aides are escaping after making a big haul. When the automobile in which they are escaping breaks down they take to a handcar. Helen pursues them down the track while the Sheriff and his posse set out to head them off on a short cut.

Theatrical
Feb 19, 1916
Director
J. Gunnis Davis
Writer
Doty Hobart
Studio
Kalem Company
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