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  • When Death Rode the Engine (1914)
  • Short | 10 min | Short, Western
When Death Rode the Engine (1914)
Short | 10 min | Short, Western
A price is placed on the capture of Jose Estrade, a notorious outlaw, by Sheriff Webster, Hearing of this the bad man sends one of his assistants to the Sheriff's house to pin a dagger to the dining room wall, to which is attached a note ...See moreA price is placed on the capture of Jose Estrade, a notorious outlaw, by Sheriff Webster, Hearing of this the bad man sends one of his assistants to the Sheriff's house to pin a dagger to the dining room wall, to which is attached a note of warning. Angry at the outlaw's temerity, the Sheriff offers a reward for his capture, dead or alive. Awaiting his opportunity, the desperado enters the Sheriff's home and after beating Mrs. Webster sets fire to the cottage and steals the baby. The officer returns in the nick of time and, dashing into the blazing house, liberates his half-unconscious wife. A posse is organized, and led by the Sheriff, they pursue Jose. Carrying the child, Jose mounts a giant locomotive and, knocking the engineer senseless, starts upon a wild ride, closely followed in another engine by the Sheriff. The two trains gradually draw together and Webster leaps across to the opposite cab. The outlaw knocks him unconscious and jumps with the baby. Recovering his senses, the Sheriff follows and a terrible battle ensues, wherein they roll from a precipice into the water. After a terrific struggle the Sheriff overpowers the bandit and leads him back to the posse. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Webster Cullison
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Updated Jul 26, 1914
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Jul 26, 1914 (United States)

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3 cast members
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Robert Frazer
Jack Webster, the Sheriff Jack Webster, the Sheriff   See fewer
The Vampire Bat (1933)
Lucie K. Villa
Webster's Wife Webster's Wife   See fewer
The Higher Impulse (1914)
Norbert A. Myles
Jose Estrada, the Outlaw Jose Estrada, the Outlaw   See fewer
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