The Broken Circuit(1915)
The Broken Circuit Synopsis
Attempting to prevent an armed robbery in the paymaster's office, Helen is bound and gagged, and the thieves escape on a hand car. With her feet still bound by wire, Helen endeavors to pursue on foot, but stumbles and falls across the rails of the track of an oncoming train.
The Broken Circuit (1915) is a thriller film directed by J.P. McGowan, released on January 16, 1915 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams and M.J. Murchison.
- Director:
- J.P. McGowan
- Writers:
- Frank Howard Clark, Edward T. Matlack
- Production:
- Kalem Company
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Circuit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Holmes
as Helen
Leo D. Maloney
as Thompson - Construction Foreman
George A. Williams
as Wilkens - the Paymaster
- M.J. Murchison
M.J. Murchison
as Nashman - the Baggagemaster
Key crew
Directed by J.P. McGowan, written by Frank Howard Clark and Edward T. Matlack.
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The Broken Circuit – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Broken Circuit?
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The main cast of The Broken Circuit (1915) includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams and M.J. Murchison. 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 Broken Circuit released?
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The Broken Circuit was released on January 16, 1915 and runs for 12m.