The Lonedale Operator
An early silent-era thriller about a resourceful young woman defending her post against criminals, balancing suspense with period charm and a heroine's quiet courage.
A young woman takes over her sick father's role as telegraph operator at a railway station, and has to deal with a team intent on train robbery.
Essence
Ensemble
Blanche Sweet
Daughter of the Lonedale Operator
George Nichols
The Lonedale Operator
Francis J. Grandon
The Engineer
Wilfred Lucas
The Fireman
Edward Dillon
The Telegrapher
Edna Foster
Messenger on Bicycle
Verner Clarges
In Payroll Office
Joseph Graybill
A Tramp
Guy Hedlund
On Train
Dell Henderson
A Tramp
W. Chrystie Miller
In Station Lobby
W.C. Robinson
In Payroll Office
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