The Broken Circuit
1915, English. Directed by J.P. McGowan.
Attempting to prevent an armed robbery in the paymaster's office, Helen is bound and gagged, and the thieves escape on a hand car. With her feet still bound by wire, Helen endeavors to pursue on foot, but stumbles and falls across the rails of the track of an oncoming train.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 16 January 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Howard Clark, Edward T. Matlack
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The Broken Circuit: quick answers
What should I watch before The Broken Circuit?
Watch The Black Diamond Express (1914), The Escape on the Limited (1914), The Girl Telegrapher's Peril (1915), and The Leap from the Water Tower (1915) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Broken Circuit?
Next in the series: The Fast Mail's Danger (1915), The Little Engineer (1915), and The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight (1915).
Is The Broken Circuit worth watching?
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How long is The Broken Circuit?
The Broken Circuit runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does The Broken Circuit have a post-credits scene?
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The Broken Circuit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Broken Circuit is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Broken Circuit on?
The Broken Circuit isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 January 1915. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Broken Circuit?
If you liked The Broken Circuit, try Safety Last!, Black Widow, Chief of Station.
Who directed The Broken Circuit?
The Broken Circuit (1915) was directed by J.P. McGowan and stars Helen Holmes, Leo D. Maloney, George A. Williams.