28 Nov 1928
Penal Servitude
Early Soviet prison camp depiction set to the years of Revolution.
The Lonedale Operator
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.
Top Billed Cast
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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