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When Rogues Fall Out

1915 · 31 min

A brisk, straightforward silent-era railroad adventure with plenty of excitement and a strong romantic thread running through it.

Directed by
J.P. McGowan
Genres
Action
Starring
Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, T.J. McDaniels
Tagline
101 Bison three-reel railroad drama, featuring Helen Holmes. The love element is strong and the scenes replete with excitement.
Overview
Holmes, the president of the S.L. Railway, has been trying very hard to secure a new franchise for his company. Frank Hynes, an acquaintance of Helen, the daughter of Holmes, has been a friendly visitor at the house, but, unknown to Helen and her father, is trying in every way possible to prevent Holmes from obtaining the franchise.

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Directed by
J.P. McGowan
Genres
Action
Starring
Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, T.J. McDaniels
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Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • betrayal
    • deception
    • ambition
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
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    Starring
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    Runtime
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    Country
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    Languages
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