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The Hoodoo of Division B
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The Hoodoo of Division B

1916-09-16 · 12 min · Not rated

Thriller

The new superintendent scoffs at the men's fear of Engine 3615, and declares that it must be put into service at once. Engineer Kent, a veteran of the road, refuses to take the throttle and is discharged. Dick Benton, a young engineer, is induced to take the engine out and "kill this talk of a hoodoo."

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Directors
J. Gunnis Davis
Production companies
Kalem Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helen GibsonHelen GibsonHelen
George A. WilliamsGeorge A. WilliamsKent - the Veteran Engineer
Scott PembrokeDick Benton - the Young Engineer
George RouthThe New Superintendent

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