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The Runaway Boxcar

NR 1915 · 0h 13m · Thriller
Starring Helen Holmes · George Robinson · Robyn Adair
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Disguised as car repairmen, Mealius and Denney get aboard the express car, overpower the express messenger and steal a valuable package being forwarded to Arlington. Helen sees the crooks jumping from the car when it stops for water at Lone Point and gives the alarm.

Theatrical
Aug 2, 1915
Director
J. Gunnis Davis
Studio
Kalem Company
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Cast

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H
Helen Holmes
Helen
G
George Robinson
Warner - Express Messenger
R
Robyn Adair
Carl - Detective
R
Rex Downs
Denny - Yeggman