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Mistaken Orders

June 29, 1925 0h 25m

Originally released in 1925. Mistaken Orders is a feature film. directed by J.P. McGowan. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Helen Holmes, Jack Perrin, and Harry Tenbrook

Synopsis

Vincent Barton, the son of the vice-president of a railroad company, takes a job as the depot agent at Bynes. He fires one of Tony Sharkey's henchmen, scheming against the railroad, and, as a result, a fight takes place and a switching order is overlooked which nearly results in a major wreck. Realizing the situation at Hynes, Helen Barton, Vincent's sister, dashes to Hynes in her roadster and puts together a severed telegraph wire to put the station back in communications with headquarters. Meanwhile, Helen's sweetheart, Tom Lawson, is fighting with Sharkey in a run-away engine and it is headed for an open bridge over a river.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 29, 1925 100 years ago
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Runtime 0h 25m 25 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mistaken Orders about?

Vincent Barton, the son of the vice-president of a railroad company, takes a job as the depot agent at Bynes. He fires one of Tony Sharkey's henchmen, scheming against the railroad, and, as a resul...

Who directed Mistaken Orders?

Mistaken Orders was directed by J.P. McGowan.

How long is Mistaken Orders?

Mistaken Orders has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).

When was Mistaken Orders released?

Mistaken Orders was released on June 29, 1925 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mistaken Orders?

The main cast of Mistaken Orders includes Helen Holmes, Jack Perrin, Harry Tenbrook, Henry A. Barrows, Mack V. Wright.