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The Human Telegram

May 6, 1916 · 12m
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Thriller

PLOT

To prevent a three mile journey around the mountain the telegraph wires at the construction camp have been strung over the precipice from the station on the mountain top. The operator is discharged when the superintendent suspects him of treachery and Helen is transferred to the station. Later, after the former operator has enlisted the aid of crooked brokers to use his knowledge in ruining the value of the road's stock, he receives an opportunity to get revenge on the superintendent.

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CAST

Helen Gibson
Helen
Harry Schumm
The Discharged Operator
George A. Williams
The President of the Western Railway
Roy Watson
The Mine Foreman
Scott Pembroke
Superintendent Purdy
Directed by J. Gunnis Davis

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Kalem Company
Country
US

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