The Switchtower
1913, English. Directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.
"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Anthony O'SullivanDirector
- Henry B. WalthallThe Switchman
- Lionel BarrymoreFirst Counterfeiter
- Claire McDowellThe Switchman's Wife
- Marion EmmonsThe Switchman's Son
- Charles WestSecond Counterfeiter
- John T. DillonThird Counterfeiter
- William A. CarrollFirst Federal Agent
- Frank EvansSecond Federal Agent
- George BerangerA Tramp
- Anthony O'SullivanThe Storekeeper
- Harry CareyCast
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1913
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Hennessy
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The Switchtower runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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The Switchtower is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Switchtower on?
The Switchtower isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Switchtower?
If you liked The Switchtower, try Adopt a Highway, Hungry Hearts, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The Switchtower?
The Switchtower (1913) was directed by Anthony O'Sullivan and stars Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Claire McDowell.