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  • The Substitute Fireman (1915)
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The Substitute Fireman (1915)
Short | Short, Thriller
A warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same ...See moreA warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same house, learns that Quirkly is in the habit of carrying his savings in a bag suspended from his neck. Entering the room with a confederate, Badger chloroforms the fireman and steals the money. Helen hears the noise of the struggle, but comes too late to apprehend the crooks. A callboy appears bearing a message which orders Quirkly to take Freight No. 8 out at once. Knowing that it would mean the fireman's dismissal if he fails to report, Helen daringly determines to take his place. Donning a suit of overalls and a cap, the girl reports to the engine of No. 8. Badger and his pal climb aboard the freight in their effort to escape with their ill-gotten loot. Helen sees the men peering over the top of the tender. Determined to bring about their capture, the girl waits until she is unobserved and then climbs, hand-over-hand, along the side of the tender until she confronts the crooks. The men promptly endeavor to throw the brave girl off the speeding train. Her shouts are heard, however, then the train crew comes to the rescue. Badger and bis pal are subdued and placed under arrest. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
J. Gunnis Davis (as James Davis)
Writer
Edward T. Matlack (story) (as E.W. Matlack)
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Updated Aug 7, 1915
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Aug 7, 1915 (United States)

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Helen Holmes primary photo
Helen Holmes
Helen Helen   See fewer
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Robyn Adair primary photo
Robyn Adair
Quirkly - a Fireman Quirkly - a Fireman   See fewer
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Edward Roberts
Badger - a Crook (as E.Z. Roberts) Badger - a Crook (as E.Z. Roberts)   See fewer
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