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  2. A Desperate Leap

A Desperate Leap

1915
13m
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1915

Runtime

13m

Storyline

As the freight train on which are riding Mike and Leary, two knights of the road, passes the station at Hynes, the tramps steal the mail bag which had been placed on the crane by the postmaster of that place. They jump from the train in a secluded spot and start to rifle the bag.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
13m
Nov 27, 1915
Languages
No Language
Director
J.P. McGowan
J.P. McGowan
Production
Bison Motion Pictures
Bison Motion Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Helen

Leo D. Maloney

Leo D. Maloney

Tom Walker

George Perry

The Postmaster

George Cummings

The Jewelry Store Manager

C.E. Horn

Mike

Joe Neary

Leary

G.H. Wesschusen

The Sheriff

J.P. McGowan

J.P. McGowan

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