The Governor's Special (1916)

1916 · Silent film · 7 min · dir. J. Gunnis Davis

• Drama
• Action

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

J. Gunnis Davis

Writer

Edward T. Matlack

Studio

Kalem Company

Released

1916-04-22

Series

The Hazards of Helen

Running time

7 minutes

Cast & crew

• JJ. Gunnis Davis Director
• Helen Gibson
• SScott Pembroke
• True Boardman
• George A. Williams
• Roy Watson
• Harry Schumm
• Hoot Gibson

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