The Record Run poster

The Record Run

NR 1916 · 0h 12m · Thriller
Starring Helen Gibson · True Boardman · George A. Williams
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About

The story is built around the rivalry of two railroads, and the record run that is to decide the awarding of large mail contracts.

Theatrical
Apr 8, 1916
Director
J. Gunnis Davis
Studio
Kalem Company
Themes
lost film
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Cast

Full credits →
H
Helen Gibson
Helen
T
True Boardman
The Engineer of the Mail Train
G
George A. Williams
Railroad President Benton
R
Roy Watson
President of the Rival Railroad
S
Scott Pembroke
Leader of the Road Agents