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The Red Signal

The Red Signal

Genres

Thriller

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Brent, the night operator has been knocked unconscious by a piece of lumber projecting from a passing freight, and has been rendered temporarily insane. Meantime, a furious storm arises, a track walker discovers a washout and wires a warning to Helen, who sets the danger signal for the Limited which is due in ten minutes.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

13 February 1915

Country

United States of America

Cast

Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Helen

Leo D. Maloney

Leo D. Maloney

Brent - the Night Operator

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Chief Dispatcher

M.J. Murchison

M.J. Murchison

Track Walker

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