1925: when 'plot' meant 'how many things can we crash into this train?'
The plot of this film really isn't that important. Instead, the sight gags and chase scenes are paramount--with some of the most impressive chase footage you'll ever see. All the near-misses with the speeding train were amazing and the scene where the car gets smashed by the truck are absolutely priceless.
Stunts
Train near-misses that would give modern safety coordinators nightmares.
Practical Effects
Real car vs truck destruction—no CGI, just glorious carnage.
Director
Larry Semon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Larry Semon was known for spending lavishly on destruction—he once reportedly spent $100,000 on a single short, bankrupting himself.
This three-director credit is rare even for the era—Semon's perfectionism and overspending likely required backup.
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