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With the Aid of the Wrecker

With the Aid of the Wrecker

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Thriller

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Greggs, returning from abroad with a large consignment of precious stones, thwarts the first attempt of Gentleman Joe and his accomplice to rob him at his hotel, but they follow him aboard the train the when he is alone on the observation platform they attack him, and a struggle ensues in which Greggs is finally thrown to the ground from the speeding train. Helen, riding through the hills in an auto, comes upon him before Joe and his pal can alight from the train, Greggs gives her the diamonds and tells her to speed away and rush help back to take care of his injuries.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

12 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

19 August 1916

Country

United States of America

Cast

Helen Gibson

Helen Gibson

Helen

George A. Williams

George A. Williams

Greggs - the Diamond Dealer

Scott Pembroke

Scott Pembroke

Gentleman Joe

George Routh

George Routh

Gentleman Joe's Accomplice

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