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  • The Lineman (1911)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Lineman (1911)
Short | Short, Drama
A business man, who resides in a suburban town, is telephoned by his wife that burglars are gaining an entrance to his home. He instructs his wife by telephone and then charters a special locomotive to carry him home. A lineman, locating "...See moreA business man, who resides in a suburban town, is telephoned by his wife that burglars are gaining an entrance to his home. He instructs his wife by telephone and then charters a special locomotive to carry him home. A lineman, locating "trouble" for the telephone line, taps the wires and overhears the conversation. He hastily climbs down the pole and pressing an automobile into service, speeds to the scene of trouble, arriving in the nick of time, assisting in arresting the butler and his accomplice, the burglar. The heroic lineman is rewarded by the gift of the doll of the little daughter. The husband arrives on the scene, thankful that assistance reached his wife so promptly. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Carl Laemmle
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Updated Jul 27, 1911
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Jul 27, 1911 (United States)

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