The Spiked Switch

1916 | 12 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Spiked Switch
  • Overview

    Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.

  • Release Date

    03 June 1916

  • DirectingJ. Gunnis Davis
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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