The Death Swing
The Death Swing

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The Death Swing

1916
Movie
12 min
English

Stallings' plot to spoil the demonstration of Dick Benton's newly invented safety stop for trains seems certain of success when the locomotive is sent running wild down the tracks. Helen saves the day by climbing out on a wire stretching across the tracks and dropping to the speeding engine.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Short Film, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This short film appears to be a lost work, with minimal information available regarding its plot. It is presumed to be a narrative piece, likely with elements of comedy and drama given the common themes of the era.

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