Tapped Wires
1916, English. Directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
After binding Helen to prevent her from stopping the express train to have it await an armed guard, crooks board the train, disable the messenger and dynamite the safe. Helen later takes a short cut in an auto and overtakes the train, but the crooks leap from the speeding train into her car before she can warn the engineer and train crew.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 29 January 1916
- Country
- United States of America
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Tapped Wires: quick answers
What should I watch before Tapped Wires?
Watch At the Risk of Her Life (1916), When Seconds Count (1916), The Haunted Station (1916), and The Open Track (1916) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tapped Wires?
Next in the series: The Broken Wire (1916), The Peril of the Rails (1916), and The Perilous Swing (1916).
Is Tapped Wires worth watching?
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How long is Tapped Wires?
Tapped Wires runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does Tapped Wires have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tapped Wires. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tapped Wires parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tapped Wires is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tapped Wires on?
Tapped Wires isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 January 1916. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tapped Wires?
If you liked Tapped Wires, try Safety Last!, Black Widow, 5 Against the House.
Who directed Tapped Wires?
Tapped Wires (1916) was directed by J. Gunnis Davis and stars Helen Gibson, Robyn Adair, Franklyn Hall.