Movie

The Great Train Robbery (1903)

• December 7, 1903
• 12m

• Western
• Crime
• Action
• Adventure

“It electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!”

Overview

After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.

Director

Edwin S. Porter

Writers

Edwin S. Porter, Scott Marble

Starring

Gilbert M. Anderson, John Manus Dougherty Sr., Frank Hanaway