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The Firing of the Patchwork Quilt

The Firing of the Patchwork Quilt

Genres

Drama

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A mother is waiting or her son, a railroad engineer, to return home. The night becomes stormy and she discovers that a broken railroad trestle lies atop the track. She must try to get word to him before his train reaches the trestle.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

28 February 1912

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mary Maurice

Mary Maurice

Mrs. McCoy - the Mother

Robert Gaillard

Robert Gaillard

Jack McCoy - the Son

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