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Release Year1916
Runtime0h 07m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresThriller
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DirectorJ. Gunnis Davis
WritersEdward T. Matlack
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Governor's Special
About The Governor's Special
The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
Directed by J. Gunnis Davis, The Governor's Special leans on a strong ensemble — Helen Gibson, Scott Pembroke, True Boardman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1916.
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