The Death Swing
1916, English. Directed by J. Gunnis Davis.
Stallings' plot to spoil the demonstration of Dick Benton's newly invented safety stop for trains seems certain of success when the locomotive is sent running wild down the tracks. Helen saves the day by climbing out on a wire stretching across the tracks and dropping to the speeding engine.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 30 September 1916
- Country
- United States of America
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The Death Swing: quick answers
What should I watch before The Death Swing?
Watch The Secret of the Box Car (1916), Ablaze on the Rails (1916), The Hoodoo of Division B (1916), and Defying Death (1916) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Death Swing?
Next in the series: The Blocked Track (1916), To Save the Special (1916), and A Daring Chance (1916).
Is The Death Swing worth watching?
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How long is The Death Swing?
The Death Swing runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does The Death Swing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Death Swing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Death Swing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Death Swing is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Death Swing on?
The Death Swing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1916. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Death Swing?
If you liked The Death Swing, try Black Widow, Safety Last!, Chief of Station.
Who directed The Death Swing?
The Death Swing (1916) was directed by J. Gunnis Davis and stars Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Scott Pembroke.