A Boy at the Throttle
1915, English. Directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Climbing into a cab of a freight engine, Bobbie Layson, the son of a station pulls the throttle open. The alarm goes out and Helen, stationed at Lone Point, is ordered to derail the runaway and thus prevent it from running head-on into the approaching passenger train. Fearing for his son's life, Layson phones Helen
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 25 December 1915
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward T. Matlack
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A Boy at the Throttle: quick answers
What should I watch before A Boy at the Throttle?
Watch The Dynamite Train (1915), The Tramp Telegrapher (1915), Crossed Wires (1915), and The Wrong Train Order (1915) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after A Boy at the Throttle?
Next in the series: At the Risk of Her Life (1916), When Seconds Count (1916), and The Haunted Station (1916).
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How long is A Boy at the Throttle?
A Boy at the Throttle runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does A Boy at the Throttle have a post-credits scene?
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A Boy at the Throttle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Boy at the Throttle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Boy at the Throttle on?
A Boy at the Throttle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1915. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Boy at the Throttle?
If you liked A Boy at the Throttle, try The Lady Vanishes, Black Widow, Chief of Station.
Who directed A Boy at the Throttle?
A Boy at the Throttle (1915) was directed by J. Gunnis Davis and stars Helen Gibson, Franklyn Hall, Clarence Burton.