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Production countries
USUS
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USUS
Language
EN
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No Language
Production
Kalem Company
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N/A
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lost film
Production countries
USUS
Origin countries
USUS
Language
EN
Spoken
No Language
Production
Kalem Company
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
lost film

The Broken Wire NR

Released 05 Feb, 1916 12min
 

The Broken Wire NR

Released 05 Feb, 1916 12min
 

Directed by J. Gunnis Davis

When the Limited is forced to stop because of an obstruction on the tracks, the passengers alight for a stroll. In the excitement of boarding again one of the passengers loses a handbag containing her jewels and money. Two crooks aboard the train hear of this and at Helen's station they alight.

Directed by J. Gunnis Davis

When the Limited is forced to stop because of an obstruction on the tracks, the passengers alight for a stroll. In the excitement of boarding again one of the passengers loses a handbag containing her jewels and money. Two crooks aboard the train hear of this and at Helen's station they alight.

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†

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