A Life in the Balance(1915)
A Life in the Balance Synopsis
King attempts to tighten the brake of a freight car standing near the summit of a steep grade at Lone Point. Suddenly, the brake chain snaps and the train commences to roll down hill. Helen sees King's peril, rides to a point just before a curve, crawls hand over hand across a rope which she has stretched across the track, and snatches King from the car moments before the car is dashed to pieces as it leaves the rails of the curve.
A Life in the Balance (1915) is a thriller film directed by J.P. McGowan, released on April 3, 1915 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney and George A. Williams.
- Director:
- J.P. McGowan
- Production:
- Kalem Company
- Status:
- Released
A Life in the Balance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by J.P. McGowan.
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The main cast of A Life in the Balance (1915) includes Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney and George A. Williams. 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 A Life in the Balance released?
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A Life in the Balance was released on April 3, 1915 and runs for 12m.