The Open Drawbridge
1915, English. Directed by J.P. McGowan.
Benton, railroad detective, is assigned to run down the crooks who have been breaking into freight cars near Hobart. Helen, the telegraph operator at Hobart, supplies Benton with his first clue. Later in the day, the two see Rand and his band of river pirates rifling a box car.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 27 February 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward T. Matlack
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The Open Drawbridge: quick answers
What should I watch before The Open Drawbridge?
Watch The Little Engineer (1915), The Hazards of Helen: Episode13, The Escape on the Fast Freight (1915), The Red Signal (1915), and The Engineer's Peril (1915) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Open Drawbridge?
Next in the series: The Death Train (1915), The Night Operator at Buxton (1915), and The Railroad Raiders of '62 (1915).
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How long is The Open Drawbridge?
The Open Drawbridge runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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The Open Drawbridge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Open Drawbridge is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Open Drawbridge on?
The Open Drawbridge isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 February 1915. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Open Drawbridge?
If you liked The Open Drawbridge, try Black Widow, Conflict, 5 Against the House.
Who directed The Open Drawbridge?
The Open Drawbridge (1915) was directed by J.P. McGowan and stars Helen Holmes.