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DRAMA . 1913 . 0h 13m . English . 5.0/10

The Switchtower_

"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.

Starring Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Claire McDowell
5.0/10
Rating
0h 13m
Runtime
1913
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Switchtower poster

"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.

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Director
The Switchtower was directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.
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Cast
Henry B. Walthall stars as The Switchman in The Switchtower.
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Year context
The Switchtower was released 113 years ago in 1913.
The Switchtower is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 13m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
13 min (0h 13m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (2 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Switchtower about?
"He was a regular boy and his father a switchman. The boy determined to be like his dad and spent his play hours around the switch-tower. Thus at the crucial moment he was able to save his father's honor as a switchman, when the struggle between love and duty came and later to come to the aid of his parents in the hands of the desperate counterfeiters, eventually causing their capture." —Moving Picture World synopsis.
How long is The Switchtower?
The Switchtower has a runtime of 13 minutes (0h 13m).
Who directed The Switchtower?
The Switchtower was directed by Anthony O'Sullivan.
Who stars in The Switchtower?
The cast of The Switchtower includes Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Claire McDowell, Marion Emmons, Charles West.
What is the rating of The Switchtower?
The Switchtower has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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