The House That Jack Built(1916)
The House That Jack Built Synopsis
Brakeman Jack Foster is the hero of the story. A happily married father of two, his lack of caution while following his dangerous calling is a constant source of worry to his wife and to his close friend conductor Jim Stevens. Jim trying to point out the risks Jack is continually running tells him stories about what leads to a wreck, how the brakeman lost his leg, another man an eye, and how a third man was knocked from the roof of a boxcar when making a coupling. Lesson learned Jack becomes a model of caution and efficiency.
The House That Jack Built (1916) is a drama film directed by Charles E. Davenport, released on January 1, 1916 with a runtime of 20m. It stars George Henry, Iva Shepard and Al Franklin Thomas.
- Director:
- Charles E. Davenport
- Writers:
- Marcus Dow
- Production:
- The New York Central Railroad
- Status:
- Released
The House That Jack Built Cast & Crew
Main cast
- George Henry
George Henry
as Jack Foster
Iva Shepard
as Mrs. Foster
- Al Franklin Thomas
Al Franklin Thomas
as Jim Stevens
Key crew
Directed by Charles E. Davenport, written by Marcus Dow.
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The House That Jack Built – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The House That Jack Built?
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The main cast of The House That Jack Built (1916) includes George Henry, Iva Shepard and Al Franklin Thomas. The film was directed by Charles E. Davenport. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House That Jack Built released?
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The House That Jack Built was released on January 1, 1916 and runs for 20m.