A Railroader's Bravery

When Helen learns that wiretappers have make a prisoner of Henry, the relief operator, she severs the wire being tapped, boards a freight train, uncouples the engine, and pursues the tappers, who are in a gasoline speeder. She eventually rescues Henry and captures Noyes, the head of the gang, who is then placed under arrest.

Directed by J.P. McGowan, A Railroader's Bravery leans on a strong ensemble — Helen Holmes, J.P. McGowan, Leo D. Maloney — 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 1915.