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From Fireman to Engineer (1912)
Short | Short, Thriller

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From Fireman to Engineer (1912)

Short | Short, Thriller

Reardon is a fireman on a yard engine. He is very much in love with Molly Duncan, the roadmaster's daughter, and Molly thinks that Reardon is the candy, but when they come to talk things over with the old man Duncan, they run up against a ...See moreReardon is a fireman on a yard engine. He is very much in love with Molly Duncan, the roadmaster's daughter, and Molly thinks that Reardon is the candy, but when they come to talk things over with the old man Duncan, they run up against a snag, for Duncan assures Reardon emphatically that he is far too presumptuous and that nothing an short of engineer is good enough for his daughter. The loving couple are very much dismayed at this turn of affairs, but Reardon valiantly resolves that he will get an engine or die in the attempt. The next day as the superintendent comes to the office Reardon stops him and asks for an engine but is assured that he is not yet capable of handling one and his application is turned down. The superintendent's little daughter, who is a warm admirer of Reardon, comes to make him a little visit and as they are talking, the limited express pulls in. Reardon shows the child the workings of the yard engine, and in the midst of the conversation is called away. He leaves the child on the engine who in playing with the mechanism, starts the locomotive. From a point on the platform where he has been called, Reardon sees the engine start off and endeavors to catch it, but falls. He appeals to the engineer of the limited for help, but the limited is ready to start and the engineer refuses to intervene without orders. Finally Reardon knocks turn down, uncouples the engine and starts madly in pursuit. After an exciting chase he finally reaches the runaway engine, couples to it and brings it to a stop. Later he brings it to the point whence it started and is received with cheers by the crowd and the frantic father of the child. That night Reardon again calls on Molly Duncan. While in conversation with her, he is observed by her father, who irately orders Reardon off the premises. At this juncture a crowd of Reardon's fellow workers appear upon the scene, together with the superintendent, and announces to him the fact that as a reward for his bravery he has been made an engineer. Reardon calls Duncan's attention to his remark of the preceding day, relative to the match, reminding him of the fact that Reardon is now an engineer, and Duncan gives his consent. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
John Halliday Reardon - the Railroad Fireman Reardon - the Railroad Fireman See fewer	The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Edna Payne Molly Duncan - Harry's Sweetheart - the Roadmaster's Daughter Molly Duncan - Harry's Sweetheart - the Roadmaster's Daughter See fewer	The Sacrifice of Jonathan Gray (1915)
Nellie Prescott The Superintendent's Little Daughter The Superintendent's Little Daughter See fewer	From Fireman to Engineer (1912)
Harry Alaska Undetermined Secondary Role (as Harry Alska) Undetermined Secondary Role (as Harry Alska) See fewer	A Noble Enemy (1912)

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