The Spiked Switch (1916) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Spiked Switch (1916) in the UK

Name: The Spiked Switch
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1916-06-03
Duration: 12 min
Cast: Helen Gibson, George A. Williams, Roy Watson, Pearl Anibus, Scott Pembroke

The Spiked Switch (1916) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Trent returns to the throttle too soon after his recovery from illness. On the following day Ruth, his daughter, and Hume plan to elope. Trent, with a new fireman, is suddenly taken with a weak spell and when the fireman becomes panic-stricken there is a scuffle which ends with the fireman thrown to the ground while the fast freight speeds on.

Film
1916
12 min
Thriller

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Cast & crew

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DirectorJ. Gunnis Davis

WriterEdward T. Matlack

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