A Race for a Life(1916)
A Race for a Life Synopsis
A college boy's prank imperils the life of the railroad president's son who has worked his way up to engineer in his course that starts "from the bottom." Tied to the engine, the son is speeding on a runaway engine toward the Flicker Creek bridge which has been swept away by the floods.
A Race for a Life (1916) is a thriller film directed by J. Gunnis Davis, released on March 11, 1916 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, Charles Mulgro and Scott Pembroke.
- Director:
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Writers:
- Herman A. Blackman
- Production:
- Kalem Company
- Status:
- Released
A Race for a Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Gibson
as Helen
Robyn Adair
as Steve
- Charles Mulgro
Charles Mulgro
as The President of the Railroad
- Scott Pembroke
Scott Pembroke
as The Son of the President of the Railroad
Key crew
Directed by J. Gunnis Davis, written by Herman A. Blackman.
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A Race for a Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Race for a Life?
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The main cast of A Race for a Life (1916) includes Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, Charles Mulgro and Scott Pembroke. The film was directed by J. Gunnis Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Race for a Life released?
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A Race for a Life was released on March 11, 1916 and runs for 12m.