The Governor's Special(1916)
The film is directed by James Davis from a story by Edward T. Matlack. In this episode Helen Gibson performs one absolutely breathtaking stunt, which just shows how dangerous it was to act for silent film pioneers, especially for stuntmen and stuntwomen. There is a twist to the plot, and Helen Gibson not only has to save her governor from mortal danger, but also the life of somebody close to her, who has been sentenced to die without guilt.
Movie: The Governor's Special
Top 7 Billed Cast
Helen
Detective Stanton
The Governor (as George Williams)
Glen Nash
1st Nash Henchman
2nd Nash Henchman (as Ed Gibson)
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