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The Open Drawbridge

The Open Drawbridge

Part of The Hazards of Helen

1915•13m
Thriller

Benton, railroad detective, is assigned to run down the crooks who have been breaking into freight cars near Hobart. Helen, the telegraph operator at Hobart, supplies Benton with his first clue. Later in the day, the two see Rand and his band of river pirates rifling a box car.

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Kalem Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Helen

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