The Box Car Trap
May 01, 1915 · 12m
Director
J.P. McGowanOverview
Jim, determined to ruin a box car brake test, hides inside, removes the flooring, and ruins the brake apparatus. As a result, the box car runs wild, trapping him inside. Before Helen can sidetrack the runaway, it shoots off the track at Elbow curve, overturning as it topples down the embankment. Helen smashes a hole through the side, braves the flames, crawls into the car, rescues Jim and drags him to safety. But her heroism is too late; Jim dies in her arms.
Cast of The Box Car Trap
Crew of The Box Car Trap
About The Box Car Trap
What is The Box Car Trap about?
Jim, determined to ruin a box car brake test, hides inside, removes the flooring, and ruins the brake apparatus. As a result, the box car runs wild, trapping him inside. Before Helen can sidetrack the runaway, it shoots off the track at Elbow curve, overturning as it topples down the embankment. Helen smashes a hole through the side, braves the flames, crawls into the car, rescues Jim and drags…
When was The Box Car Trap released?
The Box Car Trap was released on May 1, 1915.
How long is The Box Car Trap?
The Box Car Trap runs 12 minutes.
Who directed The Box Car Trap?
The Box Car Trap was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who is in the cast of The Box Car Trap?
The cast of The Box Car Trap includes Helen Holmes (Helen), George A. Williams (Gerald - Engineer of the Power Plant), Leo D. Maloney (Jim - Charlie's Boyhood Friend) and Rex Downs (Charlie - Gerald's Son, a Brakeman).