The Human Telegram

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Released May 6th, 1916, 'The Human Telegram' stars Helen Gibson, Harry Schumm, George A. Williams, Roy Watson The NR movie has a runtime of about 12 min, and received a user score of (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from respected users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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. The operator is discharged when the superintendent suspects him of treachery and Helen is transferred to the station. Later, after the former operator has enlisted the aid of crooked brokers to use his knowledge in ruining the value of the road's stock, he receives an opportunity to get revenge on the superintendent." .

'The Human Telegram' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on May 6th, 1916

The Hazards of Helen

Long running movie series adventure train films. This thrill-a-minute series was the longest running of the entire silent film era. It was produced between 1914 and 1917, and consisted of 119 almost weekly episodes. The series began with silent serial film queen Helen Holmes as the star - with an occasional actor taking over the lead. Eventually Helen Gibson took over the role of Helen. Unlike the cliffhanger serials of the era, The Hazards of Helen is actually a film series made up of near autonomous single reel twelve-minute melodramas. Most episodes of this series are presumed lost.