The Substitute Fireman
1915
Thriller
A warm friendship springs up between Quirkly and Helen, when the fireman saves the girl's life. In his desire to be near Helen, Quirkly obtains a room in the house where the girl telegrapher boards. Badger, a crook, stopping in the same house, learns that Quirkly is in the habit of carrying his savings in a bag suspended from his neck. Entering the room with a confederate, Badger chloroforms the fireman and steals the money. Helen hears the noise of the struggle, but comes too late to apprehend the crooks.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Helen Holmes | Helen |
| Robyn Adair | Quirkly - a Fireman |
| Edward Roberts | Badger - a Crook |
Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Story | Edward T. Matlack |
| Director | J. Gunnis Davis |