A Race for a Life

The film follows a college boy whose prank leads to a dangerous situation for the railroad president's son. As the son, who has progressed from the bottom to engineer, is tied to a runaway engine, the tension escalates as he races towards a bridge that has been swept away by floods.

With its 1916 release, A Race for a Life represents early 20th-century cinema, offering a glimpse into the thriller genre of the silent film era. The film stars Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, and Scott Pembroke, all of whom contribute to a narrative filled with peril and urgency. This title is part of the larger The Hazards of Helen series, which is significant for those interested in the evolution of film narratives and themes in early cinema.