The Escape on the Limited(1914)
The Escape on the Limited Synopsis
Brandt, a defaulting cashier, hiding in Lone Point in his effort to throw detectives off his track, cuts the wires of Helen's telephone to prevent her from calling for help, binds and gags her, and boards the outgoing Limited. Freed by Detective Sheridan, the two of them get into a gasoline speeder standing on the sidetrack and pursue the Limited.
The Escape on the Limited (1914) is a thriller film directed by J.P. McGowan, released on December 26, 1914 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan and Leo D. Maloney.
- Director:
- J.P. McGowan
- Writers:
- Edward T. Matlack, Frank Howard Clark
- Production:
- Kalem Company, Hermes
- Status:
- Released
The Escape on the Limited Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Holmes
as Helen
J.P. McGowan
as Brandt - a Defaulting Cashier
Leo D. Maloney
as Sheridan - Central Office Detective
Key crew
Directed by J.P. McGowan, written by Edward T. Matlack and Frank Howard Clark.
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The Escape on the Limited – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Escape on the Limited?
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The main cast of The Escape on the Limited (1914) includes Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan and Leo D. Maloney. The film was directed by J.P. McGowan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Escape on the Limited released?
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The Escape on the Limited was released on December 26, 1914 and runs for 12m.