Play Safe is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Monty Banks. An abridged two-reel version was shown in the United States as Chasing Choo Choos.SilentEra entry
Plot A gang of bad guys menace a man's girlfriend. She hides in a freight car and a misstep sends the otherwise-empty train out of the station with the lever pushed to full speed. As the train gains speed, the captive's boyfriend must transfer to the runaway train from a car racing alongside, repel the pursuing gang, get his girl out of the boxcar, and somehow get the two of them to safety. An oncoming locomotive, a water tower, a steep grade, a frayed rope and a broken plank between cars complicate the hero's task.
Cast Monty Banks as Monty Virginia Lee Corbin as Virginia Craig Charles Hill Mailes as Silas Scott Charles K. Gerrard as Scott's son Bud Jamison as Big Bill Max Asher Fatty Alexander Rosa Gore Syd Crossley
Preservation status Prints in 35mm and 16mm exist.
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Play Safe at SilentEra Lobby poster