05 February 1916 Thriller 12 mins
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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Helen Gibson as Helen
Robyn Adair as 1st Crook
Franklyn Hall as 2nd Crook
Clarence Burton as Conductor
United States 05 February 1916
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