Masked bandits enter a railroad office, and tie up the telegraph operator; they are planning "The Great Train Robbery". When the approaching train makes its pit stop, the robbers jump aboard. The bandits find their booty in a box, which they blow up, after a bit of shooting. Next, the bandits force the train passengers to lineup, and loot their valuables. Meanwhile, the railroad operator has recovered, and rounds up a posse; then, they go after the robbers
A landmark Edwin S. Porter film, with future western star Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson. The lasting image, and film highlight, however, is Justin D. Barnes firing away, in the film's closing seconds. It still packs a punch, since the final shot is so unexpectedly different from the rest of the film.
******* The Great Train Robbery (12/1/03) Edwin S. Porter ~ Gilbert M. Anderson, Justus D. Barnes, Walter Cameron
A landmark Edwin S. Porter film, with future western star Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson. The lasting image, and film highlight, however, is Justin D. Barnes firing away, in the film's closing seconds. It still packs a punch, since the final shot is so unexpectedly different from the rest of the film.
******* The Great Train Robbery (12/1/03) Edwin S. Porter ~ Gilbert M. Anderson, Justus D. Barnes, Walter Cameron