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The Runaway Sleeper (1916)
Short | Short, Thriller

The Runaway Sleeper (1916)

Short | Short, Thriller

A hot box and disabled brakes on the Greyson special attached to the Limited cause it to be dropped at a lonely point on the road. While awaiting the arrival of the repair gang and another locomotive to take the special on its delayed ...See moreA hot box and disabled brakes on the Greyson special attached to the Limited cause it to be dropped at a lonely point on the road. While awaiting the arrival of the repair gang and another locomotive to take the special on its delayed journey, the men of the Greyson party determine to get in a little fishing, leaving Greyson's daughter alone in the car. Spug and his hobo pal seize on the opportunity to board the special and get their fill of Greyson's food and wine. They decide to run the special down the tracks out of danger, but once started down grade, they find that the disabled brakes will not respond and the special tears along at great speed. Helen learns of the runaway and sets out in an automobile in pursuit of the special. By a daring leap through the air she lands aboard a train speeding on an adjoining track. She jumps to the runaway and then with the aid of a rope brings it to a stop. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Helen Gibson Helen Helen See fewer	Fighting Mad (1917)
George A. Williams Mr. Grayson (as G.A. Williams) Mr. Grayson (as G.A. Williams) See fewer	Super Speed (1925)
Scott Pembroke The Lineman (as P.S. Pembroke) The Lineman (as P.S. Pembroke) See fewer	Telephone Operator (1937)
George Routh Spug Spug See fewer	While the Children Slept (1913)