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The Sidetracked Sleeper
Rupert Winslow, traffic superintendent of the railroad that employs Helen as operator at Lone Point, receives a telegram stating that his wife, who is ill, will be on the midnight express. He calls in Summers, a veteran brakeman on the passenger run and instructs him to watch over Mrs. Winslow and to sidetrack her sleeper if she requires medical attention.
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Plot Summary
A short silent film where the plot details are not widely available. It is presumed to be a comedy short from the era.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1917, specific critical reception and audience data are not readily available. Films of this era were primarily reviewed by contemporary newspapers and film journals, with limited archival access to such specific reviews for lesser-known shorts.
What Reviewers Say
Lost to time, its comedic elements are presumed but unconfirmed.
Silent shorts of this period often relied on physical comedy and simple narratives.
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Fun Fact
Many silent short films from the early 20th century are considered lost or exist only in fragmented form due to the fragile nature of nitrate film stock and a lack of preservation efforts during that period.
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