
The Lonedale Operator
Seen it?1911 | 17 min | Thriller, Drama, Western
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who root for the clever crook and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. The fun is in the planning, the double-crosses and the moment it all goes sideways. If you loved The Killing or The Usual Suspects, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 17 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1911: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something to relax to.
A young woman takes over her sick father's role as telegraph operator at a railway station, and has to deal with a team intent on train robbery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith
- Blanche SweetDaughter of the Lonedale Operator
- George NicholsThe Lonedale Operator
- Francis J. GrandonThe Engineer
- Wilfred LucasThe Fireman
- Edward DillonThe Telegrapher
- Edna FosterMessenger on Bicycle
- Verner ClargesIn Payroll Office
- Joseph GraybillA Tramp
- Guy HedlundOn Train
- Dell HendersonA Tramp