The Delayed Special - Cast

The Delayed Special (1914)
Short | 10 min | Drama, Short

The Delayed Special (1914)

Short | 10 min | Drama, Short

Wayne, the new dispatcher, meets Ruth, the telegrapher at Willow Springs, while making a trip over the division. A strong friendship arises between the two. Wayne meets little Jack, Ruth's brother, and becomes greatly attached to him. The ...See moreWayne, the new dispatcher, meets Ruth, the telegrapher at Willow Springs, while making a trip over the division. A strong friendship arises between the two. Wayne meets little Jack, Ruth's brother, and becomes greatly attached to him. The passenger agent of the line secures the business of transporting a theatrical company from Weed, a theatrical manager, upon the promise of a fast run. Wayne is ordered to see that the Opera Special is given the right of way. That same day a tie-up on Wayne's division results in his being severely reprimanded. Little Jack, in climbing a tree, falls and is seriously injured. Frantic, Ruth wires Wayne, urging him to have the next train stop at Willow Springs to take the boy to a hospital. It chances that the next train is the Opera Special. Wayne pleads with Rand, his chief, for permission to flag the special. Rand turns upon him and harshly forbids delaying the train. Wayne thinks of the little sufferer who must die unless he receives medical attention. Rushing to his wire, he is about to call up Willow Springs when Rand interferes. A desperate battle ensues. Wayne finally succeeds in having the Special delayed, but the deed costs him his job. Weed is furious when he discovers that his train is slowing down, but when he learns the reason, his anger turns to sympathy and he takes the boy into his own car. The train breaks all records in reaching the city, where word has been sent to have a physician at the station. Rand, fearful of Weed's displeasure, is all apologies when the train pulls in. The theatrical manager, however, announces his approval of Wayne's act. Later it is learned that because of the dispatcher's action, Jack's life has been saved. Weed learns of Wayne's dismissal and vigorously announces his disapproval of Rand's course. Rand, perceiving the good that has resulted, reinstates Wayne. Later, Ruth comes to the city to be by her brother's side and, in her eyes, Wayne finds the promise of a greater reward. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Helen Holmes Ruth Lane - Telegraph Operator Ruth Lane - Telegraph Operator See fewer	The Railroad Raiders (1917)
William Brunton Billy Wayne - Dispatcher Billy Wayne - Dispatcher See fewer	Stingaree (1915)
Leo D. Maloney Rand - Chief Dispatcher Rand - Chief Dispatcher See fewer	The Loser's End (1924)
George A. Williams Weed - Theatrical Manager (as G.A. Williams) Weed - Theatrical Manager (as G.A. Williams) See fewer	Super Speed (1925)
Billy Gillette Jack Lane - Ruth's Brother (as Master Billy Gillette) Jack Lane - Ruth's Brother (as Master Billy Gillette) See fewer	Grouch, the Engineer (1914)