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The Lonedale Operator
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The Lonedale Operator

1911-03-23 · 17 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Drama · Western

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.

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
Production companies
Biograph Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Blanche SweetBlanche SweetDaughter of the Lonedale Operator
George NicholsGeorge NicholsThe Lonedale Operator
Francis J. GrandonFrancis J. GrandonThe Engineer
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasThe Fireman
Edward DillonEdward DillonThe Telegrapher
Edna FosterEdna FosterMessenger on Bicycle
Verner ClargesVerner ClargesIn Payroll Office
Joseph GraybillJoseph GraybillA Tramp
Guy HedlundOn Train
Dell HendersonDell HendersonA Tramp
W. Chrystie MillerW. Chrystie MillerIn Station Lobby
W.C. RobinsonIn Payroll Office

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