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The Rival Railroad's Plot (1914)
Short | Short, Drama

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The Rival Railroad's Plot (1914)

Short | Short, Drama

Intense rivalry exists between the Midland and Northern Railroads, both of which are trying to land the government mail contract. The Northern having established a record run, its rival determines to beat it. Ruth's sweetheart, Jerry, is ...See moreIntense rivalry exists between the Midland and Northern Railroads, both of which are trying to land the government mail contract. The Northern having established a record run, its rival determines to beat it. Ruth's sweetheart, Jerry, is the fireman on the locomotive which is to try to smash the Northern's record. Henley, a spy for the rival railroad, attempts to bribe Jerry and is knocked down. At Henley's order, Jim Downs, his accomplice, enters Jerry's room on the day of the run and knocks the boy unconscious. The scoundrel then reports to Manton. the engineer, that he is to substitute for Jerry, who has been taken ill. Jim spills a chemical into the feed tank which causes the water in the boiler to form. The flyer comes to a standstill. Ruth, at the station a few miles ahead, anxiously wonders what is delaying the train. An attempt to telegraph for information results in the discovery that a falling tree has torn down the wires. Rushing to a siding where an engine is standing. Ruth induces its crew to speed down the track in search of the missing fiver. Jim is filled with dismay when the rescue locomotive arrives. Billy revives and hastens to the office, where he tells of what has happened. At the same moment, determined to prevent the breaking of the Northern's record, Jim attempts to hold the engine crew up at pistol's point. A desperate battle ensues. The scoundrel finally falls from the cab and is killed. The break in the wires is repaired. Ruth telegraphs her story into the main office. Just as she finishes, the answer comes, "Well done. Mail just arrived. Beat record by one minute." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Helen Holmes Myrtle - a Telegraph Operator Myrtle - a Telegraph Operator See fewer	The Railroad Raiders (1917)
William Brunton Jerry - a Fireman Jerry - a Fireman See fewer	Stingaree (1915)
N.Z. Wood Manton - an Engineer Manton - an Engineer See fewer	Peggy's Invitation (1913)
Leo D. Maloney Henley - the Rival Railroad's Spy Henley - the Rival Railroad's Spy See fewer	The Loser's End (1924)
Charles Wells Jim Downs - Henley's Accomplice Jim Downs - Henley's Accomplice See fewer	The Hazards of Helen (1914)