The Spiked Switch(1916)
The Spiked Switch Synopsis
Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.
The Spiked Switch (1916) is a thriller film directed by J. Gunnis Davis, released on June 3, 1916 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Roy Watson and Pearl Anibus.
- Director:
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Writers:
- Edward T. Matlack
- Production:
- Kalem Company
- Status:
- Released
The Spiked Switch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Gibson
as Helen
George A. Williams
as Engineer Trent
Roy Watson
as The Chief Dispatcher
- Pearl Anibus
Pearl Anibus
as Ruth Trent - the Engineer's Daughter
- Scott Pembroke
Scott Pembroke
as Hume - the Fireman
Key crew
Directed by J. Gunnis Davis, written by Edward T. Matlack.
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The Spiked Switch – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Spiked Switch?
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The main cast of The Spiked Switch (1916) includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Roy Watson, Pearl Anibus 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 The Spiked Switch released?
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The Spiked Switch was released on June 3, 1916 and runs for 12m.