The Switchtower
"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Anthony O'Sullivan |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short film constructs a clear moral drama, relying on the stark contrast between a child's innocence and the grave demands of adulthood. It explores themes of duty, honor, and nascent courage within a tightly wound plot.
What lingers after viewing is the poignant image of childhood play transforming into decisive, life-saving action. The film's silent power lies in its straightforward emotional stakes. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Anthony O'Sullivan
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Watch in a quiet setting to appreciate the silent-era storytelling and mounting suspense.
🎭 Cast
Henry B. Walthall
The Switchman
Lionel Barrymore
First Counterfeiter
Claire McDowell
The Switchman's Wife
Marion Emmons
The Switchman's Son
Charles West
Second Counterfeiter
John T. Dillon
Third Counterfeiter
William A. Carroll
First Federal Agent
Frank Evans
Second Federal Agent
George Beranger
A Tramp
Anthony O'Sullivan
The Storekeeper
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