A Life in the Balance
Apr 03, 1915 · 12m
Director
J.P. McGowanOverview
King attempts to tighten the brake of a freight car standing near the summit of a steep grade at Lone Point. Suddenly, the brake chain snaps and the train commences to roll down hill. Helen sees King's peril, rides to a point just before a curve, crawls hand over hand across a rope which she has stretched across the track, and snatches King from the car moments before the car is dashed to pieces as it leaves the rails of the curve.
Cast of A Life in the Balance
Crew of A Life in the Balance
About A Life in the Balance
What is A Life in the Balance about?
King attempts to tighten the brake of a freight car standing near the summit of a steep grade at Lone Point. Suddenly, the brake chain snaps and the train commences to roll down hill. Helen sees King's peril, rides to a point just before a curve, crawls hand over hand across a rope which she has stretched across the track, and snatches King from the car moments before the car is dashed to pieces…
When was A Life in the Balance released?
A Life in the Balance was released on April 3, 1915.
How long is A Life in the Balance?
A Life in the Balance runs 12 minutes.
Who directed A Life in the Balance?
A Life in the Balance was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who is in the cast of A Life in the Balance?
The cast of A Life in the Balance includes Helen Holmes (Helen), Leo D. Maloney (King - Brakeman) and George A. Williams (Corning - Conductor).