The Great Train Robbery (Edwin S. Porter)

The Great Train Robbery is a short film directed by Edwin S. Porter. Released in 1903, it is based on Scott Marble's play of the same name.
== Characters ==
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== Summary ==
IT ELECTRIFIED DAD! IT TERRIFIED MOTHER! IT WILL AMUSE YOU!
The clerk at the train station is assaulted and left tied by four men, then they rob the train threatening the operator. (They) take all the money and shoot a passenger when trying to run away. A little girl discovers the clerk tied and gives notice to the sheriff, who at once goes along with his men hunting the bandits.
== Sources ==
* Wikipedia
* Letterboxd
Category:Edwin S. Porter
Category:Thriller
Category:1903