The House That Jack Built

Brakeman Jack Foster is the hero of the story. A happily married father of two, his lack of caution while following his dangerous calling is a constant source of worry to his wife and to his close friend conductor Jim Stevens. Jim trying to point out the risks Jack is continually running tells him stories about what leads to a wreck, how the brakeman lost his leg, another man an eye, and how a third man was knocked from the roof of a boxcar when making a coupling. Lesson learned Jack becomes a model of caution and efficiency.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

20 minutes

Year:

1916

Director:

Charles E. Davenport

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Company:

The New York Central Railroad

Cast:

Jack Foster

Mrs. Foster

Jim Stevens

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