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The Lonedale Operator

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1911 | 17 min | Thriller, Drama, Western

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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