The Broken Brake(1916)
The Broken Brake Synopsis
In a scuffle between the assistant foreman and a discharged employee at the mountain construction camp the latter's revolver is fired, bringing about a dynamite explosion that severely injures many of the men.
The Broken Brake (1916) is a thriller film directed by J. Gunnis Davis, released on July 15, 1916 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, George Routh and Scott Pembroke.
- Director:
- J. Gunnis Davis
- Writers:
- Edward T. Matlack
- Production:
- Kalem Company
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Brake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Gibson
as Helen
George A. Williams
as The Doctor
- George Routh
George Routh
as Johnson - the Construction Foreman
- Scott Pembroke
Scott Pembroke
as Johnson's Assistant
Key crew
Directed by J. Gunnis Davis, written by Edward T. Matlack.
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The Broken Brake – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Broken Brake?
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The main cast of The Broken Brake (1916) includes Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, George Routh 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 Broken Brake released?
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The Broken Brake was released on July 15, 1916 and runs for 12m.