J. Gunnis Davis

Most Popular J. Gunnis Davis Trailers

Total trailers found: 105

Atlantic Adventure Trailer (1935)

25 August 1935

When reporter Dan Miller is once again late to meet his girl friend, Helen Murdock, because he is working on a story, Helen breaks up with him.

The Open Track Trailer (1916)

22 January 1916

"The Open Track" is a short action film from the action series of short films "The Hazards of Helen".

The Dynamite Train Trailer (1915)

27 November 1915

The shifting of the dynamite contained in a boxcar causes the latter to be cut from the freight and set out as unsafe.

The Road to France Trailer (1918)

14 October 1918

Tom Whitney, well connected but a social derelict because of his weakness for drink, is released from the draft because of an old football Injury, but a policeman persuades him that he can still do his bit in the shipyards.

The Girl and the Special Trailer (1915)

13 November 1915

Disguised as baggage man, Burgess and Whelan board the train to which is coupled the special carrying Nina Mallotte and her theatrical troupe.

The Rescue of the Brakeman's Children Trailer (1915)

30 October 1915

Discharged for drinking, Coleman attempts to get even by releasing the brakes on an empty boxcar, to which is coupled a flatcar, allowing them to run wild down the main line on which he knows the president's special is coming.

A Boy at the Throttle Trailer (1915)

25 December 1915

Climbing into a cab of a freight engine, Bobbie Layson, the son of a station pulls the throttle openn

A Feather in Her Hat Trailer (1935)

25 October 1935

After the woman who raised him claims he's not her son, Richard searches for clues about his identity.

Crossed Wires Trailer (1915)

11 December 1915

Crossed telephone wires enable Helen to overhear a plot between Joe and Bill, escaped convicts, to join a number of Chinese who are being smuggled into the country in a freight train.

Les Misérables Trailer (1935)

20 April 1935

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert.

The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight Trailer (1915)

06 February 1915

Two tramps hold up small-town Ferndale's railway station night operator Helen, lock her in a closet, and escape.

The Mysterious Cipher Trailer (1916)

24 June 1916

Chilton, a crooked dealer in antiques, decides on a daring scheme to recoup his finances by defrauding the railroad.

The Notorious Lady Trailer (1927)

26 March 1927

A man kills a man he finds alone with his wife. Although she is innocent of any wrong doing the wife claims to be guilty of having an affair to save her husband from a death sentence.

Bride of Frankenstein Trailer (1935)

20 April 1935

Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.

Lord Jim Trailer (1925)

15 November 1925

Because he deserted his ship and passengers during a collision at sea, a ship's mate loses his certification.

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back Trailer (1934)

15 August 1934

Bulldog Drummond finds himself immersed in another adventure when he stumbles upon a corpse in the mysterious London mansion of Prince Achmed.

Werewolf of London Trailer (1935)

13 May 1935

A strange animal attack turns a botanist into a bloodthirsty monster.

The White Angel Trailer (1936)

25 June 1936

In Victorian England, Florence Nightingale's heroic measures slowly change the attitude towards nurses when it was considered a disreputable profession.

The Midnight Alarm Trailer (1923)

19 August 1923

Shortly after being made the executor of a wealthy man's estate, a man murders his benefactor. He then makes a play for the widow, who rebuffs him.

The Capture of Red Stanley Trailer (1916)

27 May 1916

Red Stanley's band has successfully robbed the express car and the members are making good their escape when they come upon Helen and her girl chum riding in the woods.

The Woman Between Trailer (1931)

08 August 1931

Returning after a long absence, a man learns the woman he fell in love with on the ship going home is his stepmother.

Hurled Through the Drawbridge Trailer (1916)

12 August 1916

Learning that the driver of the Comet car has been disabled on the eve of the big race, Sinton, a gambler, bets heavily on its rival.

When Seconds Count Trailer (1916)

08 January 1916

#61 in the Hazards of Helen series

Clive of India Trailer (1935)

25 January 1935

Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.

The Race for a Siding Trailer (1916)

15 April 1916

Through an accomplice the band of conspirators preying on railroads succeed in having the boxcar loaded with auto tires sidetracked at Lone Point instead of being taken on to its rightful destination.

The Governor's Special Trailer (1916)

22 April 1916

The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen.

A Mystery of the Rails Trailer (1916)

05 August 1916

Jud Hendricks, foreman of the construction camp, is being blackmailed by Gypsy Joe, who knows of a dark page in the Hendricks' past.

Charlie Chan Carries On Trailer (1931)

11 April 1931

Charlie steps in to solve the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. Settings include London, Nice, San Remo, Honolulu and Hong Kong.

The Blocked Track Trailer (1916)

07 October 1916

On a visit to the State Prison with Superintendent Melvin of the construction camp near Lone Point. Helen gains the friendship of Butler, a former telegrapher who had been wrongfully convicted on circumstantial evidence.

Show Boat Trailer (1936)

17 May 1936

Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.

Headin' North Trailer (1930)

01 November 1930

Having helped his father escape the law, Jim Curtis heads north with the Marshal chasing him. He and his pal Snicker elude the Marshall by changing clothes with two actors.

Danger Ahead! Trailer (1915)

06 November 1915

Sterling and Ella steal a jewelry salesman's sample bag and make their getaway by boarding a passenger train.

The Engineer's Honor Trailer (1916)

01 July 1916

Circumstances make Helen think that Jack, the engineer and son of the road's auditor, is guilty of the theft of $50 that comes to light through a shortage in her accounts.

The Lost Messenger Trailer (1916)

28 October 1916

Film 103 in the Hazards of Helen series

Lilac Time Trailer (1928)

18 October 1928

In France during World War I, a charming farm girl keeps a squadron of English pilots in good spirits as best as she can.

The Watertank Plot Trailer (1915)

09 October 1915

Fearing lest Cameron's horse beat the pony he has plunged on, Tony Dorgan orders one of his men to bribe the stableman to drug the animal.

The Secret of the Box Car Trailer (1916)

02 September 1916

Escaping after an early morning bank robbery, Gentleman Joe and his pal succeed in boarding a freight train headed toward Lone Point.

The Broken Brake Trailer (1916)

15 July 1916

In a scuffle between the assistant foreman and a discharged employee at the mountain construction camp the latter's revolver is fired, bringing about a dynamite explosion that severely injures many of the men.

The Broken Wire Trailer (1916)

05 February 1916

When the Limited is forced to stop because of an obstruction on the tracks, the passengers alight for a stroll.

A Plunge from the Sky Trailer (1916)

29 July 1916

Agents of a foreign power are seeking to get possession of the plans of a new aeroplane motor invented by Dick Benton.

The Lucky Horseshoe Trailer (1925)

30 August 1925

Based on a story by Robert Lord, the film is about a ranch foreman who assumes responsibility for the ranch following the owner's death.

The Treasure Train Trailer (1916)

10 June 1916

"Red" Byrd and his aides succeed in learning that a large treasure is being shipped on a certain freight car under special guard.

Chastity Trailer (1923)

31 December 1923

A young woman trying to make it in Hollywood decides that the only way she can attain stardom is to go the "vamp" route, although in her private life she's nothing like her on-screen character.

The Trail of Danger Trailer (1916)

29 April 1916

Following the wreck of the pay-car, it is rifled by a band of conspirators. All but one of the band later succeed in making their escape from the town by automobile, but this one is forced to jump aboard a freight train to which is attached the wreck train and huge crane.

The Human Telegram Trailer (1916)

06 May 1916

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.

We Have Our Moments Trailer (1937)

28 March 1937

A trio of American crooks board a ship bound for Europe, intending to get rid of $100,000 in stolen dough.

The Hoodoo of Division B Trailer (1916)

16 September 1916

The new superintendent scoffs at the men's fear of Engine 3615, and declares that it must be put into service at once.

The Record Run Trailer (1916)

08 April 1916

The story is built around the rivalry of two railroads, and the record run that is to decide the awarding of large mail contracts.

A Perilous Chance Trailer (1915)

21 August 1915

Bull, Reno and Red make a getaway after holding up the Limited. Helen later sees the men and summons the detectives.

The Girl on the Bridge Trailer (1915)

20 November 1915

Communicating with his pals outside, Daly informs them as to the date upon which he is to be taken from the jail to State's prison.

At the Risk of Her Life Trailer (1916)

01 January 1916

Tony, a half-breed Mexican is kicked from pillar to post, but he grasps a chance for revenge on society when he peers through the station window and sees Helen, the operator at Lone Point, opening the express company bag containing a valuable shipment to a local rancher.

The Detective's Peril Trailer (1916)

25 March 1916

Hanging from a rope over the track, the detective seems certain to plunge to death when the oncoming train splits the knot of the rope which has been tied to a rail and slung over the bridge girder.

Ablaze on the Rails Trailer (1916)

09 September 1916

Helen, by a courageous leap from a motorcycle, reaches the burning boxcar in which the detectives are imprisoned and succeeds in applying the brakes in time to bring it to a stop and save them from almost certain death.

The Trapping of 'Peeler' White Trailer (1916)

01 April 1916

Dick Benton is making a game attempt to start life all over again, after escaping from prison where he was confined for a crime he did not commit.

A Girl's Grit Trailer (1915)

18 September 1915

After robbing the bank at Orlock, Cherry and Newton make their getaway. When on the outskirts of Lone Point, the men cut the telephone wires.

The Trouble Shooter Trailer (1924)

04 May 1924

Tom Mix, the most popular screen cowboy of his era, played a lineman for a power company in this action melodrama which was a Western in name only.

The Runaway Boxcar Trailer (1915)

02 August 1915

Disguised as car repairmen, Mealius and Denney get aboard the express car, overpower the express messenger and steal a valuable package being forwarded to Arlington.

The Tigers of the Hills Trailer (1914)

25 February 1914

Miller conceives a bitter hatred for Howard, his successful rival for the hand of Ruth, daughter of Colonel Cameron, commandant of a western array post.

Train Order Number Forty-Five Trailer (1915)

28 August 1915

Borden, who nurses a secret grievance against Helen, awaits an opportunity for revenge. The girl telegrapher receives a message which informs her that the freight of which Easton is conductor, is to wait at Workman until the Fast Mail passes.

A Matter of Seconds Trailer (1915)

25 September 1915

Dawson, a newcomer to the division, meets Helen while the girl is riding in the freight engine with Star, his engineer.