The Railway of Death

Le railway de la mort – French title

La course a la mort – French title

Todeszug – German title

Der Todeszug – German title

The Railway of Death – English title

A 1912 French production [Gaumont International (Paris)]

Producer: ?

Director: Jean Durand

Story: Jean Durand

Screenplay: Jean Durand

Cinematography: ? [black & white]

Running time: 15 minutes

Cast:

Joe Baker – Joë Hamman (Jean Hamman)

Tim Burke – Max Dhartigny

Engineer – Ernest Bourbon

Passengers – Gaston Modot, Berthe Dagmar (Albertine Hamon)

With: Joaquin Renez, Gustave Hamilton

When a gold strike is announced a rush is underway with the first man there getting to stake his claim. Joe Baker and Tim Burke race each other, which involves a thrilling rescue episode on a train.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuSJ8SacMIM